MFA (Vilsmeier Reagent & solvent)

| Formula | : C8H9NO |
|---|---|
| FW | : 135.17 |
| CAS-No. | : 93-61-8 |
GENERAL PROPATIES
| Appearance | Colorless to straw-colored liquid |
|---|---|
| Melting point | 14C |
| Boiling point | 243C |
| Solubility (water) | 3.6g/100ml |
| Solubility (others) | Compatible with most of solvents, Such as acetone,chloroform, Benzene and petroleum ether |
Intermediates for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
Formylation
Reagent Solven
Examples of some reactions with MFA
Vilsmeier & Haack Reagent

Grignard Reaction
