N-Methylformamide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-39-7
• Molecular Formula: C2H5NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 59.068
• MDL Number: MFCD00003280
• InChI Key: ATHHXGZTWNVVOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methylformamide, monomethylformamide, formamide, n-methyl, n-formylmethylamine, n-methyl-formamide, n-monomethylformamide, n-methyl formamide, hconhch3, unii-xpe4g7y986, formamide, methyl
• PubChem CID: 31254
• ChEBI: CHEBI:7438
• IUPAC Name: N-methylformamide
• SMILES: CNC=O

• Melting Point: -4°C
• Density: 1.018
• Boiling Point: 181°C to 185°C
• Flash Point: 98°C (208°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.432
• Linear Formula: HCONHCH₃
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 1098352
• Merck Index: 14,6076
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,acetone and ethanol. Immiscible with ether.
• Formula Weight: 59.07
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: N-Methylformamide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H312-H360D
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H360-H312 May damage fertility or the unborn child. Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P281-P302+P352-P308+P313-P312-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber	204-624-6
RTECSNumber	LQ3000000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only