Dimethylformamide is a colorless, odorless water-miscible liquid solvent used in the production of acrylic fibers, plastics, pesticides, and synthetic leather.
N,N-dimethylformamide is a member of the class of formamides that is formamide in which the amino hydrogens are replaced by methyl groups. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent and a hepatotoxic agent. It is a volatile organic compound and a member of formamides.
N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) is the commonly employed solvent for chemical reactions DMF is a useful solvent employed for the isolation of chlorophyll from plant tissues.