Published March 2024
Dimethylformamide (DMF) is a clear, colorless, water-soluble liquid that is used primarily as a dipolar aprotic solvent. DMF is miscible with water in all proportions and is a powerful solvent for a variety of organic, inorganic and resin products. Use in polyurethane synthetic leather, and the electronics and pharmaceuticals industries are expected to account for the bulk of global DMF consumption in 2024. Other end uses include fiber spinning, butadiene extraction as well as other solvent applications (purification, carrier, etc.).
Demand for DMF in polyurethane synthetic leather, which is the largest application in mainland China, will slightly decline during the forecast period, as environmental and legislative pressures force the industry to consider alternatives. Other applications, where alternative solvents are not easily interchangeable, will continue to grow, such as electronics, pharmaceuticals and fiber spinning.
The following chart shows world consumption of dimethylformamide:
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