Description

N,n-Diethylformamide is a versatile organic solvent and chemical intermediate with the CAS number 617-84-5. Its excellent solvating power and unique chemical properties make it a critical reagent in advanced synthesis and formulation processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking a high-purity polar aprotic solvent.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a reaction solvent and intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for amidation and condensation reactions.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a key solvent and formulating agent in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a solvent for polyacrylonitrile and other synthetic polymers, and as a component in resin formulations and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Employed as a building block and formylating agent in the synthesis of various fine chemicals and complex organic molecules.
• Electrolyte Solvent: Investigated for use in lithium-ion battery electrolytes due to its high dielectric constant and solvating properties.
• Gas Absorption & Purification: Utilized as an absorbent for acid gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide in industrial gas treatment processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Diethylformamide
CAS No.	617-84-5
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO
Molecular Weight	101.15 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Diethylformamide; Diethylformamide; Formyldiethylamine; N-Ethyl-N-(formyl)ethanamine; DEFA; N,N-Diethylmethanamide; Ethanamine, N-ethyl-N-formyl-; NSC 5267
EINECS	210-533-5

Quality Control

Our N,n-Diethylformamide is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.430 - 1.434
Density (20°C)	0.905 - 0.915 g/mL
Boiling Point	176 - 178°C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.