Synonyms: Amide C1; Formic amide
Formula: HCONH2
Formula Weight: 45.04
CAS No.: 75-12-7
Purity: ≥99.0% (GC)
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.
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Packaging: 1 L in glass bottle
Packaging: 2.5, 4 L in poly bottle
Packaging: 5, 100, 250, 500 mL in glass bottle
Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
Autoignition Temp.: 932°F
BP: 210°C(lit.)
Density: 1.134 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Grade: ReagentPlus®
MP: 2-3°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.447(lit.)
Vapor Density: 1.55 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 30 mmHg ( 129°C)