N-methylformamide pure product is a colorless transparent viscous liquid, mp-3.8 º C, bp198 º C, n25D 1.4310， Relative density 0.9986 (25 º C), soluble in water and can also dissolve inorganic salts. It is hygroscopic. Easy to decompose in acidic or alkaline solutions.

N-methylformamide is an important organic synthetic raw material used in the synthesis of pesticides, insecticides, acaricides, monoformamidines and amitriptylines, as well as in the production of pharmaceuticals, synthetic leather, and artificial leather. Leather, and used as a solvent for synthetic fibers and textiles.