Formamide (Molecular Biology), Fisher BioReagents

Product Code. 10440464

Brand: Fisher BioReagents BP227100

Description

For nucleic acid hybridization and sequencing

Molecular Biology-grade Formamide is commonly used in nucleic acid hybridization and sequencing. It requires pretreatment with a mixed-bed resin.

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

• pH: 4 to 5
• Melting Point: 2°C
• Absorbance: 0.1 max. at 280nm
• Density: 1.133g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 210°C
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99 %
• Linear Formula: H₂NCH:O
• Vapor Pressure: 0.08mbar at 20°C
• Viscosity: 3.75 mPa/s at 20°C
• Merck Index: 15, 4265
• Formula Weight: 45.04
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Grade: Molecular Biology
• 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.

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