<i>N</i>,<i>N</i>‐Dimethyl Formamide European Restriction Demands Solvent Substitution in Research and Development
James Sherwood, Fernando Alberício, Beatriz G. de la Torre
Abstract
As of December 2023, the use of common solvent N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF) will be restricted in the European Union because of its reproductive health hazard. Industrial facilities must comply with stricter exposure limits, and researchers are recommended to find alternative solvents. Here we explain the restrictions on DMF, which disciplines are affected, and how to substitute DMF to keep research and development commercially relevant.
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FormamideSolventEuropean unionDimethyl formamideSubstitution (logic)ChemistryOrganic chemistryBusinessComputer scienceInternational tradeProgramming languageChemistry and Chemical EngineeringPharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts