Acrylamide is prepared on an industrial scale by the hydrolysis of acrylonitrile by nitrile hydratase.
Acrylamide is a monomer used in a variety of synthetic processes to form polymers and copolymers. It polymerizes in the presence of free radicals in aqueous solutions. It is usually used to prepare polyacrylamide gels for electrophoresis separation of biomolecules.
Grade: Molecular Biology Reagent
Purity: ≥99%
Key Applications: Used in polymers and copolymers
Application Areas: Nucleic acid electrophoresis, Nucleic acid gel electrophoresis & blotting, Protein electrophoresis & blotting
Product Type: Biochemicals
Density: 1.127 g/cm3 at 25°C(lit.)
Auto Ignition: 425°C/795 °F(lit.)
Boiling Point: 125°C/25 mmHg(lit.)
Melting Point: 82 - 92°C
Vapor Density: 2.5 (air = 1)(lit.)
Vapor Pressure: ca. 20 hPa at 20°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: 1.460(lit.)
UV/Visible Absorbance: OD290 (1% aq soln) ≤0.10
Presentation: White Crystalline Powder
Format: Crystalline Powder
pH: (1% aq soln) 5.0 - 7.0
NOTES: Acrylamide is an extremely hazardous substance in either the powder form or liquid form. Once polymerized, the polyacrylamide is considered safe to handle under normal laboratory conditions.
Acrylic Acid Content -≤0.001%
Solubility: Soluble in (1% aq soln)-clear, colorless solution.
Storage & Handling: Room Temperature, desiccate.
Certifications: No detectable DNase, RNase, or protease.