Overview of Amides

N,N-Dimethylacetamide is a colorless to yellow liquid with a faint, specific amine-like odor. It is miscible with water and other organic substances. It is a versatile intermediate with a variety of applications for example as solvent.

Dimethylformamide (DMF) is a excellent polar aprotic solvent that is miscible with water and with most other organic solvents. It is used in a variety of industrial applications.