Formamide, 99%

Description

CAS: 75-12-7 | CH3NO | 45.04 g/mol

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

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only