Product Name: | N-Methylformamide |
Synonyms: | EK 7011;ek7011;Formamide,N-methyl-;Formylmethylamine;HCONHCH3;Methylformamide;Monomethylformamide;N-MENTHYL FORMAMID |
CAS: | 123-39-7 |
MF: | C2H5NO |
MW: | 59.07 |
EINECS: | 204-624-6 |
N-Methylformamide is used to prepare methyl isocyanate. It is used as an extraction solvent for aromatic hydrocarbons and acts as a ligand in coordination chemistry. It is employed as a solvent in oil refineries and in aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Further, it is used as a reagent in organic synthesis. In addition to this, it is used as an investigational anticancer drug and an intermediate in the production of some pharmaceutical compounds.