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N-Methylformamide, 99%
Description
N-Methylformamide is used to prepare methyl isocyanate. It is used as an extraction solvent for aromatic hydrocarbons and acts as a ligand in coordination chemistry. It is employed as a solvent in oil refineries and in aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Further, it is used as a reagent in organic synthesis. In addition to this, it is used as an investigational anticancer drug and an intermediate in the production of some pharmaceutical compounds.
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N-Methylformamide is used to prepare methyl isocyanate. It is used as an extraction solvent for aromatic hydrocarbons and acts as a ligand in coordination chemistry. It is employed as a solvent in oil refineries and in aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Further, it is used as a reagent in organic synthesis. In addition to this, it is used as an investigational anticancer drug and an intermediate in the production of some pharmaceutical compounds.
Solubility
Miscible with water, acetone and ethanol. Immiscible with ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases and acid chlorides.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -4°C |
| Density | 1.018 |
| Boiling Point | 181°C to 185°C |
| Flash Point | 98°C (208°F) |
| Linear Formula | HCONHCH3 |
| Refractive Index | 1.432 |
| Quantity | 1000 g |
| Beilstein | 1098352 |
| Merck Index | 14,6076 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water,acetone and ethanol. Immiscible with ether. |
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Safety and Handling
- N-Methylformamide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H360D-May damage the unborn child.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : N-Methylformamide
RUO – Research Use Only
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