Dimethylformamide (DMF) CAS Number 68-12-2 Formula C3H7NO or HCON(CH3)2 Dimethylformamide appears as a water-white liquid with a faint fishy odor having chemical formula HCON(CH3)2. It is widely used in industries as a solvent, an additive, or an intermediate because of its extensive miscibility with water and most common organic solvents. SPECIFICATION Appearance Clear Liquid Color (APHA) 3.0 APHA pH at 25C in 20% solution 7.0 Conductivity in 20% water @ 250C 0.80 Dimethyl Formamide Content 99.98 wt % Water Content 0.005 wt % Methanol Content < 0.001 wt % Acidity as Formic Acid (mg/kg) 4.0 Base as DMA (mg/kg) 1.0 Iron ppm 0.010 MAJOR USE: In production of acrylic fibers and plastics, used as a solvent in peptide coupling, in the development and production of pesticides, and in the manufacture of adhesives, synthetic leathers, fibers, films, and surface coatings.