Synonyms: Amide C1; Formic amide
Formula: HCONH2
Formula Weight: 45.04
CAS No.: 75-12-7
Purity: ≥99.5% (GC/T)
Density: 1.132 g/mL at 20 °C; 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.
Assay: ≥99.5% (GC/T)
Autoignition Temp.: 932°F
BP: 210°C(lit.)
Cation Traces: Cr: ≤1 mg/kg
Density: 1.134 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Grade: ACS reagent
Impurities: ≤0.02% free acid (as HCOOH)
MP: 2-3°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.447
Suitability: in accordance for miscibility
Transition Temp: transition temp 2.0-3.0°C
Vapor Density: 1.55 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 0.08 mmHg ( 20°C)