Molekula
N-Methylformanilide
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N-Methylformanilide is an organic amide used as a formylating reagent in organic synthesis. Combined with phosphorus oxychloride (POCl3), it forms a Vilsmeier reagent that formylates electron-rich aromatic compounds, for example in the preparation of 9-anthraldehyde from anthracene, and it serves as a formylating building block. It acts as a polar aprotic solvent with moderate solubility for many organic compounds. This chemical has a CAS number of 93-61-8, with the molecular formula HCON(CH3)C6H5 and a molecular weight of 135.16 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient conditions and handled with caution, as indicated by its warning signal word. Molekula supplies N-Methylformanilide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £26.40 per pack ex VAT · £31.68 inc. VAT
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500 g — £84.90 per pack ex VAT · £101.88 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Primrose Yellow liquid |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
| Other Impurity | ≤0.2% |
| n-methyl aniline assay | ≤0.4% |
| N,N-dimethyl aniline assay | ≤0.4% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 127 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Vapour Pressure | 0.02 mmHg |
Source: PubChem CID 66737 (Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 41975309 |
| CAS Number | 93-61-8 |
| IUPAC Name | N-methyl-N-phenylformamide |
| EC Number | 202-262-3 |
| Molecular Formula | HCON(CH3)C6H5 |
| Molecular Weight | 135.16 |
| Exact Mass | 135.0684 |
| SMILES | CN(C=O)C1=CC=CC=C1 |
| InChIKey | JIKUXBYRTXDNIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H9NO/c1-9(7-10)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-7H,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 66737 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29242971 |
| Tariff Code | 2924297099 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Formamide, N-methyl-N-phenyl-
- Formanilide, Nmethyl
- JIKUXBYRTXDNIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Methylphenylformamide
- N-methyl-N-benzamide
- NFormylNmethylaniline
- NMethylNformylaniline
- NMethylNphenylformamide
- NPhenylNmethylformamide
Frequently asked questions
What is N-Methylformanilide primarily used for?
N-Methylformanilide is used as a formylating reagent in organic synthesis. In the Vilsmeier-Haack formylation it reacts with POCl3 to form the Vilsmeier reagent, which formylates electron-rich aromatics, and it is consumed in the reaction rather than acting as the solvent. It is also used as a reagent in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of N-Methylformanilide?
The chemical formula is HCON(CH₃)C₆H₅, and the molecular weight is 135.16 g/mol.
How should N-Methylformanilide be stored?
Store at ambient temperature in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture, heat, and incompatible materials.
What grades of N-Methylformanilide does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies technical-grade N-Methylformanilide suitable for industrial and research applications.
Can Molekula supply N-Methylformanilide in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide N-Methylformanilide in bulk, with quantities tailored to your specific requirements—please contact us for details.
What documentation comes with an order of N-Methylformanilide?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.
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