Formamide

CAS NO. 75-12-7

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agrochemical intermediate SOLVENTS polymer processing solvent pesticide formulation Solvent for pharmaceutical production

Product Description

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Parameter	Specification
Product Name	Formamide (Formic Amide)
CAS Registry Number	75-12-7
Molecular Formula	CH₃NO
Molecular Weight	45.04 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless to almost colorless clear liquid
Assay (Purity)	≥99.5% (GC)
Water Content	≤0.05% (Karl Fischer)
Color (Pt-Co Scale)	≤10 (APHA)
Methanol Content	≤0.15% (GC)
Ammonia (NH₃)	≤0.01%
Freezing Point	2.0-3.0 °C
Boiling Point	210.5 °C (at 1013 hPa)
Density	1.133 g/mL at 20 °C
Refractive Index	n²⁰ᴅ = 1.4475
Storage Conditions	Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed.

Industrial Applications of Formamide

Formamide (CAS 75-12-7) is a chemical intermediate and solvent widely utilized across pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and industrial sectors. Its unique molecular structure enables excellent solubility properties and serves as a critical building block for heterocyclic compound synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing.

• Pharmaceutical Industry

Essential reagent in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis and drug development. Functions as a critical building block for heterocyclic compound formation and serves as an excellent reaction medium providing superior solubility for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Productos finales: Sulfonamide drugs, antimicrobial agents, pharmaceutical intermediates, heterocyclic APIs

• Agrochemical Sector

Key intermediate in the production of crop protection chemicals. Utilized in both pesticide and herbicide manufacturing processes, contributing to the synthesis of effective agricultural formulations.

Productos finales: Pesticide formulations, selective herbicides, plant protection agents

• Polymer Processing & Fiber Manufacturing

Superior solvent for acrylonitrile copolymer wet-spinning operations, enabling efficient fiber production. Provides optimal processing conditions for synthetic fiber manufacturing with excellent dissolution characteristics.

Productos finales: Acrylic fibers, synthetic textiles, high-performance polymer materials

• Specialty Coatings & Surface Treatment

Critical component in developing antistatic and electrically conductive coatings for plastic surfaces. Enhances surface functionality and provides static dissipation properties for industrial applications.

Productos finales: Antistatic plastic coatings, conductive surface treatments, functional polymer additives

• Ion Exchange Resin Production

Important raw material in manufacturing high-performance ion exchange resins. Enhances resin functionality and contributes to improved selectivity and capacity in separation processes.

Productos finales: Cation exchange resins, anion exchange resins, water treatment materials

• Paper & Adhesive Industry

Functions as an effective softening agent for paper products, animal-based adhesives, and water-soluble gums. Improves flexibility and processing characteristics of various natural polymer materials.

Productos finales: Specialty paper products, animal glue formulations, water-soluble gum systems

Technical Advantages: Formamide's dual functionality as both a polar aprotic solvent and reactive intermediate makes it indispensable in complex organic synthesis. Its ability to dissolve diverse materials including proteins, polysaccharides, and inorganic salts, combined with high thermal stability (boiling point 210.5°C), positions it as a preferred choice for demanding industrial processes requiring precise control.