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N-甲基甲酰胺 — N-Methylformamide （CAS No. 123-39-7）

N-Methylformamide （CAS No. 123-39-7）

The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.

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Regulatory decision and full conditions

Status
Prohibited
Legal role
Binding rule
Regulatory summary
The NMPA binding 2021 catalogue prohibits this raw material in cosmetic formulas in China.
Conditions and restrictions
Prohibited in cosmetic product formulas. Verify the cited Chinese source identity and any later NMPA amendment before use.

Substance identity

Official source name
N-甲基甲酰胺 — N-Methylformamide （CAS No. 123-39-7）
CAS
123-39-7
EC
Not supplied in this source row
Identity mapping
standalone:official_nmpa_record
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Cross-market snapshot for this identity

Exact linked records currently present in this site. An absent market means no imported exact match, not permission to use the substance.

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 123-39-7
CAS 123-39-7PubChem CID 31254

Verified chemistry for CAS 123-39-7

N-Methylformamide

N-methylformamide is a member of the class of formamides having a N-methyl substituent. It is functionally related to a formamide. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
N-methylformamide
Molecular formula
C2H5NO
Molecular weight
59.07 g/mol
Exact mass
59.037113783 Da
Monoisotopic mass
59.037113783 Da
XLogP3
-1.0
Topological polar surface area
29.1 Ų
Molecular complexity
20.0
Formal charge
0
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
4
Covalent units
1

Names and synonyms reported to PubChem

MethylformamideFormamide, N-methyl-MonomethylformamideN-Monomethylformamiden-methyl-FormamideNSC 3051EK 7011Formic acid amide, N-methyl-
16 more reported names
X 188XPE4G7Y986NSC3051NSC-3051CHEBI:7438formylmethylamineFormamide, N-methylRefChem:830717204-624-6N-FormylmethylamineHCONHCH3Formamide, methyl-methylimidoformic acidN-Methyl-formimidic acid(E)-methylimidoformic acid(Z)-methylimidoformic acid
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External database identifiers
Advanced structure statistics
Defined atom stereocentres
0
Undefined atom stereocentres
0
Defined bond stereocentres
0
Undefined bond stereocentres
0
3D pharmacophore features
2
3D rings
0
3D hydrophobes
0
3D acceptor features
1
3D donor features
1
3D anionic centres
0
3D cationic centres
0
3D conformers
2
Effective 3D rotors
1.0
Machine-readable structure identifiers
SMILES
CNC=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C2H5NO/c1-3-2-4/h2H,1H3,(H,3,4)
InChIKey
ATHHXGZTWNVVOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match31254

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shou Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Signal: Danger Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]; H360D ***: May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P280, P302+P352, P317, P318, P321, P362+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]; H319 (63.9%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H360 (94.1%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P317, P318, P321, P337+P317, P362+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 238 reports by companies from 13 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P337+P317, P362+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H303: May be harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]; H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P337+P317, P362+P364, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • Environmental Bioconcentration: An estimated BCF of 3 was calculated for N-methylformamide(SRC), using a log Kow of -0.97(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 7(SRC), determined from a log Kow of -0.97(2) and a regression-derived equation(3), indicates that N-methylformamide is expected to have very high mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of N-methylformamide from moist soil surfaces is not expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 2.0X10-8 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), derived from its vapor pressure, 0.25 mm Hg(4), and water solubility, 1.0X10+6 mg/l(5). N- Methylformamide is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon a vapor pressure of 0.25 mm Hg(4). N-methylformamide has been shown to biodgrade by microorgansism obtained through soil enrichment(6), suggesting that N-methylformamide may biodegrade in soil(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 7(SRC), determined from a log Kow of -0.97(2) and a regression-derived equation(3), indicates that N-methylformamide is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is not expected(3) based upon an estimated Henry's Law constant of 2.0X10-8 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), derived from its vapor pressure, 0.25 mm Hg(4), and water solubility, 1.0X10+6 mg/l(5). According to a classification scheme(6), an estimated BCF of 3(SRC), from its log Kow(2) and a regression-derived equation(7), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). N-Methylformamide, present at 400 mg/l, reached 4%, 98%, and 100% of its theoretical BOD in 3 hrs, 3 days, and 7 days, respectively, using an industrial activated sludge inoculum and the Zahn-Wellens test(8). Using the BOD test, N-methylformamide achieved 2% of its theoretical BOD after 5 days(8), suggesting that N-methylformamide may biodegrade in the aquatic environment(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), N-methylformamide, which has a vapor pressure of 0.253 mm Hg at 25 °C(2), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere(SRC). Vapor-phase N-methylformamide is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 57 hours(SRC), calculated from its rate constant of 6.8X10-12 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) determined using a structure estimation method(3). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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Additional source coverage and match status
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Official source and provenance

Registered source
China NMPA banned raw-material catalogues (2021)
Source reference
NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 981
Source record ID
chemical-981
Source version
NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26
Source language
Chinese with source English/Latin identity
Translation status
Official English translation · English translation
Effective date
2021-05-26
Source updated
2021-05-26
Snapshot checked
2026-08-31 14:13 UTC
Validation method
pdfplumber tables; exact 1,284 + 109 row counts and contiguous source numbering
SHA-256
8848aa3e0c7ac5e74f56fc27927336c4fc2e5bc80137da087c2ca9ba2d2c075e

Registered dataset notes

Dataset coverage
All 1,284 banned raw materials and 109 banned plant/animal raw materials effective from 26 May 2021
Authority note
Binding NMPA catalogues replacing Tables 1 and 2 of the 2015 Technical Specification
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How this record fits the market dataset

1393
current China records
1393
records marked Prohibited
1393
records from this source version
1249
market records with CAS identity

Status distribution

Prohibited: 1393

Condition text is present on 1393 of 1393 current records. An empty condition field is interpreted according to the record type above; it is never converted into an unrestricted-use claim.

China market context

Complete prohibited catalogues plus official-source workflow

Coverage version: NMPA 2021 banned catalogues plus dynamic IECIC List I/List II system current since 2025

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Verification checklist

  1. Search the current NMPA IECIC List I and List II by Chinese name and identity.
  2. Check prohibited/restricted and positive lists in the current Safety and Technical Standards.
  3. Review technical purpose, use history and any monitoring period.
  4. Confirm Chinese labelling, safety assessment and filing/registration duties.

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Verification workflow and record completeness

Before using this result in a compliance decision

  1. Confirm that “N-甲基甲酰胺 — N-Methylformamide （CAS No. 123-39-7）” and every CAS/EC identifier refer to the material in your supplier specification.
  2. Search the current NMPA IECIC List I and List II by Chinese name and identity.
  3. Check prohibited/restricted and positive lists in the current Safety and Technical Standards.
  4. Review technical purpose, use history and any monitoring period.
  5. Confirm Chinese labelling, safety assessment and filing/registration duties.
  6. Document the source version and recheck the regulator before manufacture, notification or market placement.

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Questions this page answers

This official record identifies the substance as prohibited for cosmetic use in the stated market scope. Do not rely on a formulation containing this identity until the cited source, effective date and exact substance match have been verified.

A prohibition entry may contain no separate condition text because the regulatory outcome is the prohibition itself. IECIC listing is not blanket approval; absence may require the new cosmetic ingredient route, and restrictions are checked separately.

The record cites NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 981, source version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26. Open the official source.

No. CAS helps resolve identity, but jurisdictions can classify the same substance differently and can apply different product scopes, limits, warnings and transition dates.

Stable citation

N-甲基甲酰胺 — N-Methylformamide （CAS No. 123-39-7）. NMPA 2021 Catalogue of Raw Materials Banned for Cosmetics, entry 981. China. Source version NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26. CosIng Checker regulatory record: https://cosingchecker.com/regulations/cn/records/12670/

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Interpretation and limits for China

This official record identifies the substance as prohibited for cosmetic use in the stated market scope.

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How to interpret the legal role

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Evidence on this page

  • Recorded outcome: Prohibited
  • Legal role: Binding rule
  • Source version: NMPA Announcement No. 74 of 2021, effective 2021-05-26
  • Effective date: 2021-05-26

What it does not prove

IECIC listing is not blanket approval; absence may require the new cosmetic ingredient route, and restrictions are checked separately.

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