47671
Formamide
BioUltra, for molecular biology, ≥99.5% (T)
Synonym(s):
Amide C1, Formic amide
About This Item
grade
for molecular biology
Quality Level
vapor density
1.55 (vs air)
vapor pressure
0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)
30 mmHg ( 129 °C)
product line
BioUltra
Assay
≥99.5% (T)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
932 °F
technique(s)
FISH: suitable
hybridization: suitable
protein extraction: suitable
impurities
DNases, none detected
RNases, none detected
insoluble matter, passes filter test
phosphatases, none detected
proteases, none detected
ign. residue
≤0.1%
refractive index
n20/D 1.447 (lit.)
n20/D 1.447
pH
7-9 (25 °C, 1 M in H2O)
bp
210 °C (lit.)
mp
2-3 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: 10 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
density
1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
anion traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤1 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤10 mg/kg
cation traces
Ag: ≤5 mg/kg
Al: ≤1 mg/kg
As: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ba: ≤1 mg/kg
Bi: ≤1 mg/kg
Ca: ≤5 mg/kg
Cd: ≤1 mg/kg
Co: ≤1 mg/kg
Cr: ≤1 mg/kg
Cu: ≤1 mg/kg
Fe: ≤1 mg/kg
K: ≤20 mg/kg
Li: ≤1 mg/kg
Mg: ≤1 mg/kg
Mn: ≤1 mg/kg
Mo: ≤1 mg/kg
NH4+: ≤1000 mg/kg
Na: ≤20 mg/kg
Ni: ≤1 mg/kg
Pb: ≤1 mg/kg
Sr: ≤1 mg/kg
Tl: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤1 mg/kg
SMILES string
NC=O
λ
10 M in H2O
UV absorption
λ: 260 nm Amax: ≤0.4
λ: 280 nm Amax: ≤0.1
application(s)
genomic analysis
InChI
1S/CH3NO/c2-1-3/h1H,(H2,2,3)
InChI key
ZHNUHDYFZUAESO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Application
- as a component in the hybridization buffer for in situ hybridization as a component of solution X to wash the slides to remove the coverslips
- in the preparation of denaturation solution for spectral karyotyping (SKY) analysis
- in the preparation of 1% formaldehyde solution for the pretreatment of slides for comparative genomic hybridization (CGH)
- to prepare pre-hybridization buffer I, II, III, IV, and hybridization buffer I, II, and III for RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization (RNA-FISH)
- as an ionizing solvent in the production of formic esters and vitamin, a softener for paper, in animal glues, and water-soluble gums, in molecular biology as a denaturing agent
Biochem/physiol Actions
Features and Benefits
- Versatile and adaptable for a wide variety of laboratory and research applications
- BioUltra Grade for your Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemical research
- Tested to confirm low levels of heavy metal contamination, ensuring suitability for various applications
- Free from DNase, RNase, NICKase and proteaseTested for trace levels of Anions and Cations
Other Notes
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Carc. 2 - Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2 Oral
Target Organs
Blood
WGK
WGK 1
Personal Protective Equipment
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What is the best way to deionize Formamide, Product 47671?
Mixed Bed Resin (e.g., Sigma Product No. M8157 or M8032) can be used to deionize formamide.
Are aqueous solutions of Formamide, Product 47671, stable?
In aqueous solution, formamide hydrolyzes to form ammonia and formic acid (i.e., ammonium formate).
What is the molarity of the neat liquid Formamide, Product 47671?
Based on the density of 1.13 and the molecular weight of 45.04, the molarity of this neat liquid is 25.09 M. The pH of a 0.5 M aqueous solution is 7.1, according to the chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, 12th edition.
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