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Acrylamide, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Acrylamide is used as a monomer in the synthesis of polyacrylamides, which finds application as water-soluble thickeners in waste water treatment, gel electrophoresis, ore processing and dyes production. In molecular biology, it is used as a carrier as well as involved in the precipitation of small amounts of DNA. It plays an important role as an intermediate in the preparation of N-methylol acrylamide and N-butoxyacrylamide.
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Acrylamide is used as a monomer in the synthesis of polyacrylamides, which finds application as water-soluble thickeners in waste water treatment, gel electrophoresis, ore processing and dyes production. In molecular biology, it is used as a carrier as well as involved in the precipitation of small amounts of DNA. It plays an important role as an intermediate in the preparation of N-methylol acrylamide and N-butoxyacrylamide.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Air and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with acids, bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, iron and iron salts, copper, aluminum, brass and free radical initiators.
Specifications
Melting Point | 82°C to 85°C |
Density | 1.322 |
Boiling Point | 125°C (25 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 138°C (280°F) |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 500 g |
UN Number | UN2074 |
Beilstein | 605349 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic; Light sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,129 |
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