Dimethylformamide (DMF) Supplier South Africa
High-purity DMF solvent for polyurethane fiber wet-spinning, pharmaceutical synthesis, and electronic cleaning.
Request a QuoteQuick Specs
| CAS No. | 68-12-2 |
| Formula | HCON(CH₃)₂ |
| Purity | ≥99.9% |
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
| Flash Point | 58 °C |
| Boiling Point | 153 °C |
| UN No. | 2265 |
DMF in Polymer and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Dimethylformamide is valued as a high-boiling polar aprotic solvent. In the fiber industry it enables the wet-spinning of polyurethane (spandex/elastane) and polyacrylonitrile fibers. Its ability to dissolve a vast range of organic and inorganic compounds makes it indispensable in pharmaceutical synthesis, peptide chemistry, and electronic-component cleaning. DMF requires careful vapor-exposure controls due to its hepatotoxic potential.
Supply and Regulatory Notes
Terracore supplies DMF in 200 L drums, IBCs, and ISO tanks. We provide SDS, COA, and guidance on local regulatory compliance for this substance. Customers should have appropriate industrial hygiene controls, including local exhaust ventilation, before accepting supply.
Applications
- Polyurethane and acrylic fiber wet-spinning
- Pharmaceutical API solvent
- Peptide and oligonucleotide synthesis
- PVC film and membrane production
- Electronic circuit-board cleaning
- Pesticide and agrochemical formulation
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