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N-Methylformamide, 99%

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CAS: 123-39-7 | C2H5NO | 59.068 g/mol

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.
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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

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 50 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
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