Synonym: DMF
CAS Number: 68-12-2
Linear Formula: HCON(CH3)2
Molecular Weight: 73.09
Beilstein Registry Number: 605365
EC Number: 200-679-5
MDL Number: MFCD00003284
PubChem Substance ID: 24893883
Application
Solvent for many hydrophobic organic compounds.
N,N-Dimethylformamide was used to solubilize MTT crystals in cell viability assays. It was also used in feruloyl esterase activity assay in molds exhibiting high activity of the enzyme.
General Description
N, N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) is a solvent with a low evaporation rate, useful for preparing solutions with a variety of hydrophobic organic compounds used in molecular biology applications.
Packaging
250, 500 mL in glass bottle
Grade: for molecular biology
Vapor Density: 2.5 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 2.7 mmHg (20°C)
Assay: ≥99%
Form: liquid
Autoignition Temp.: 833 °F
Expl. Lim.: 15.2 %
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.430(lit.)
BP: 153 °C(lit.)
MP: −61 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.944 g/mL(lit.)
Suitability: Suitable for solvent for chromogenic substrates (X-Gal, etc.) used in molecular biology applications.
Storage Temp.: room temp