DMF is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2NC(O)H, which is a colorless liquid that is miscible with water and most organic liquids. Dimethylformamide is miscible with water and the majority of organic liquids. DMF is a common solvent for chemical reactions. Dimethylformamide is odorless, but technical-grade or degraded samples often have a fishy smell due to the impurity of dimethylamine.
The primary use of DMF is as a solvent with a low evaporation rate. DMF is used in the production of acrylic fibers and plastics. It is also used as a solvent in peptide coupling for pharmaceuticals, in the development and production of pesticides, and in the manufacture of adhesives, synthetic leathers, fibers, films, and surface coatings.
C3H7NO or HCON(CH3)2