Dimethylformamide
From Sciencemadness Wiki
Revision as of 03:38, 14 June 2015 by Zts16 (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Stub}} '''Dimethylformamide''' is an organic compound with the formula (CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>NC(O)H. ==Properties== ===Chemical=== ===Physical=== Dimethylformamide...")
 |
This article is a stub. Please help Sciencemadness Wiki by expanding it, adding pictures, and improving existing text.
|
Dimethylformamide is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2NC(O)H.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Physical
Dimethylformamide is an odorless, colourless liquid, miscible with water and most organic liquids. Technical grade or degraded samples often have a fishy smell due to impurities, such as dimethylamine.
Availability
Delete this section if not applicable
Preparation
Dimethylformamide can be synthesized from methyl formate and dimethylamine or by reaction of dimethylamine with carbon monoxide.
Projects
- Acyl halide synthesis
Handling
Safety
DMF has been linked to cancer in humans, and it is thought to cause birth defects.
