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Formamide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

Formamide is used for cryopreservation of tissues and organs and in hybridization buffers. It acts as an RNA stabiliser in gel electrophoresis by deionizing RNA. It is used as an alternative solvent for the electrostatic self-assembly of polymer nanofilms. It is used in the preparation of brain sections of mice for BrdU immunohistochemistry and fish analysis of HeLa cells. It essentially plays a vital role in crystallization of pharmaceuticals, in soil stabilization, as a solvent in inks, as a component of liquid fertilizers, as a heat-resistant coatings and in some personal care products.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Formamide is used for cryopreservation of tissues and organs and in hybridization buffers. It acts as an RNA stabiliser in gel electrophoresis by deionizing RNA. It is used as an alternative solvent for the electrostatic self-assemb
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 75-12-7
Molecular Formula CH3NO
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 45.04
MDL Number MFCD00007941
InChI Key ZHNUHDYFZUAESO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym methanamide, carbamaldehyde, formimidic acid, formic acid, amide, formamid, methanoic acid, amide, amid kyseliny mravenci, amid kyseliny mravenci czech, formic amide, hsdb 88
PubChem CID 713
ChEBI CHEBI:48431
IUPAC Name formamide
SMILES NC=O

Specifications

Melting Point 2°C
Density 1.134
Boiling Point 210°C
Quantity 500 g
Flash Point 150°C (302°F)
Odor Ammonia-like
Refractive Index 1.4475
Linear Formula HCONH2
Beilstein 505995
Merck Index 14,4237
Solubility Information It is miscible with water.
Formula Weight 45.04
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Formamide
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Formamide
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Carcinogenicity Category 2
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
  • Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
  • H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
  • H373-May cause damage to organs.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Formamide

RUO – Research Use Only

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