Synonyms: Amide C1; Formic amide
Formula: HCONH2
Formula Weight: 45.04
CAS No.: 75-12-7
Purity: ≥99.5%
Density: 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Application: Formamide destabilizes nucleic acid duplexes and may be used, typically, at a concentration of 50%, in hybridization protocols requiring lower hybridization temperatures.
Packaging: 1, 4 x 4 L in glass bottle
Packaging: 100, 500 mL in glass bottle
Assay: ≥99.5%
Autoignition Temp.: 932°F
BP: 210°C(lit.)
Color: APHA: ≤10
Density: 1.134 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Grade: ACS reagent
MP: 2-3°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.447(lit.)
Transition Temp: freezing point 2.0-3.0°C
Vapor Density: 1.55 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 0.08 mmHg ( 20°C)