N,N-Dimethylformamide(DMF)

DMF;DMF(amide);DMFA;Dimethylformamide;N,N-Dimethylformaldehyde;Formamide,N,N-dimethyl-;N,N-Dimethylmethanamide;N-Formyldimethylamine;NSC5356;Virodene-P 058;

N,N-Dimethylformamide is a member of the class of formamides that is formamide in which the amino hydrogens are replaced by methyl groups. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent and a hepatotoxic agent. It is a volatile organic compound and a member of formamides. It derives from a formamide. It appears as a water-white liquid with a faint fishy odor. . Slightly less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic by inhalation or skin absorption. It may irritate eyes. 

1.used as an industrial solvent and in the production of fibers, films, and surface coatings.  
2.primarily used as an industrial solvent. Dimethylformamide solutions are used to process polymer fibers, films, and surface coatings; to permit easy spinning of acrylic fibers; to produce wire enamels, and as a crystallization medium in the pharmaceutical industry.
3.an organic compound. It is not only a very versatile chemical raw material, but also a very versatile excellent solvent. Except for halogenated hydrocarbons, it can be mixed arbitrarily with water and most organic solvents. It has good solubility and chemical stability for a variety of organic and inorganic compounds.
4.used to produce fibers, films and surface coatings.
5.used to process polymer fibers, films and surface coatings. Make acrylic fiber easy to spin; produce enameled wire paint, and used as crystallization medium in the pharmaceutical industry.
6 Used in the pharmaceutical industry to produce vitamins and hormones; manufacture insecticides