Substance

ID:351922

Names and Identifiers
Synonyms
Formic amideFormamide甲酰胺C1 酰胺氨基甲醛Amide C1
IUPAC Traditional name
formamide
IUPAC name
formamide
Registration numbers
CAS Number
EC Number
MDL Number
Beilstein Number
PubChem SID
Properties
Product Information
Antion Traces
sulfate (SO42-): ≤10 mg/kg
chloride (Cl-): ≤1 mg/kg
Cation Traces
Bi: ≤1 mg/kg
Zn: ≤1 mg/kg
As: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ba: ≤1 mg/kg
Mn: ≤1 mg/kg
Pb: ≤1 mg/kg
Sr: ≤1 mg/kg
Cd: ≤1 mg/kg
Cr: ≤1 mg/kg
Na: ≤20 mg/kg
Al: ≤1 mg/kg
Tl: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤1 mg/kg
Mg: ≤1 mg/kg
Mo: ≤1 mg/kg
Ni: ≤1 mg/kg
Ca: ≤5 mg/kg
Li: ≤1 mg/kg
Co: ≤1 mg/kg
Cu: ≤1 mg/kg
NH4+: ≤1000 mg/kg
Ag: ≤5 mg/kg
K: ≤20 mg/kg
Impurities
proteases, none detected
DNases, none detected
RNases, none detected
phosphatases, none detected
insoluble matter, passes filter test
Grade
for molecular biology
Ignition Residue
≤0.1%
Linear Formula
HCONH2
λ
10 M in H2O
Product Line
BioUltra
Purity
≥99.5% (T)
Physical Property
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.447(lit.)
n20/D 1.447
Auto Ignition Point
932 °F
Vapor Pressure
30 mmHg ( 129 °C)
0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Melting Point
2-3 °C(lit.)
Absorption Wavelength
λ: 260 nm Amax: ≤0.4
λ: 280 nm Amax: ≤0.1
Density
1.134 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
302 °F
150 °C
pH
7-9 (25 °C, 1 M in H2O)
Solubility
H2O: soluble10 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
Boiling Point
210 °C(lit.)
Vapor Density
1.55 (vs air)
Safety Information
GHS Hazard statements
H318-H331-H340-H360D
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GHS Precautionary statements
P201-P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P311
Risk Statements
61
Safety Statements
53-45
RTECS
LQ0525000
German water hazard class
1
GHS Pictograms
GHS06
Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), categories 1,2,3
GHS05
Corrosive to metals, category 1
Skin corrosion, categories 1A,1B,1C
Serious eye damage, category 1
GHS08
Respiratory sensitization, category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Carcinogenicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Reproductive toxicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, categories 1,2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated exposure, categories 1,2
Aspiration Hazard, category 1
GHS Signal Word
Danger
European Hazard Symbols
Toxic Toxic (T)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Molecule Details
Frequently Asked Questions
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Application
Formamide destabilizes nucleic acid duplexes and may be used, typically, at a concentration of 50%, in hybridization protocols requiring lower hybridization temperatures.
Other Notes
For the preparation of formamide denaturing polyacrylamide gels1; In situ hybridization on human chromosomes2
Molecular Spectra
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