N , N -Dimethylformamide (DMF), 250 ml, glass

This 250 mL glass container holds N, N-dimethylformide (Dmf), a solvent commonly used as an alternative to xylene in life science applications such as histology and microscopy. It falls under the category of carboxylic acid amides and has a molecular weight of 73.09 g/mol. The substance is classified as hazardous, requiring safety precautions including the use of protective clothing, gloves, and goggles, and the exclusion of open flames and smoking. It also carries a binding occupational exposure limit value of 15 mg/m3 (5 ppm) set by the European Union.

• CAS Number: 68-12-2
• Molecular Formula: C3H7NO
• Molecular Weight: 73.09
• Exact Mass: 73.052763847
• Boiling Point: 300 to 313 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -78 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 2.51 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H226 (33.5%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]