The primary use of DMF is as a solvent with low evaporation rate. ... It is a common solvent in the Heck reaction. It is also a common catalyst used in the synthesis of acyl halides, in particular the synthesis of acyl chlorides from carboxylic acids using oxalyl or thionyl chloride.

Application

NN DIMETHYL FORMAMIDE 99% GC The pharmaceutical industry uses DMF as a reaction and crystallization solvent because of its exceptional solvency parameters. ... DMF is also used as carrier for inks and dyes in various printing and fiber-dying applications. DMF is widely used as a solvent, reagent and catalyst in the synthetic organic chemistry.