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DMF

Dimethylformamide is an important and recyclable solvent used in the manufacture of acrylic fibers and in polyurethane textile coatings.

It can also be used as:

  • Selective solvent for acetylene, butadiene, acid gases, inorganic salts, and certain constituents of petroleum.
  • Solvent and reaction medium for the manufacture of polyacrylonitrile, polyurethanes, polyvinyl resins, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Intermediate in the synthesis of acetals, aldehydes, esters, formamidines, peptides, and nitriles.
 
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