It is a clear liquid amide derived from formic acid and can be used as cryoprotectant and gel-stabilizer. It is known to destabilize nucleic acid duplexes, making it useful for preparing hybridization buffers for RNA and DNA applications.
Conductivity (µmhos): <100
Abs. @ 280nm: <0.5
Freezing Range: 1-3°C
Iron: <0.0005%
Copper: <0.00001%
Lead: <0.00005%
Zinc: <0.00005%
RNase/DNase: None Detected
Appearance: Liquid
Atomic Number: Not available
Boiling Point: 210°C(lit.)
ChEBI: Not available
Crystal_Structure: Not available
Density: 1.134 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Electron Configuration: Not available
InChI: Not available
InChIKey: Not available
Ionization Energy: Not available
Melting Point: 2-3°C(lit.)
Molar Mass: Not available
NFPA 704: Not available
RTECS Number: LQ0525000
Synonyms: Amide C1, Formic amide