Description
Molecular Biology-grade Formamide is commonly used in nucleic acid hybridization and sequencing. It requires pretreatment with a mixed-bed resin.
Formamide (Molecular Biology)
Fisher BioReagents
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 75-12-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | CH3NO |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 45.041 |
| InChI Key | ZHNUHDYFZUAESO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 713 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:48431 |
Specifications
| Formamide | |
| 75-12-7 | |
| ≥99% | |
| CH3NO | |
| 15, 4265 | |
| C(=O)N | |
| 45.041 | |
| CHEBI:48431 | |
| Liquid | |
| 0.0001% max. | |
| Pass Test | |
| 0.0005% max. | |
| Glass Bottle | |
| 0.0005% max. | |
| 3.75 mPa/s at 20°C | |
| Undesignated | |
| 4 to 5 |
| 0.1 max. at 280nm | |
| Molecular Biology Grade | |
| ≥99 % | |
| H2NCH:O | |
| ZHNUHDYFZUAESO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| formamide | |
| 713 | |
| 45.04 | |
| 350μmhos max. | |
| 1.133g/cm³ | |
| 0.0005% max. | |
| 0.1 AU max. | |
| 0.08mbar at 20°C | |
| 1.56g/mol | |
| 210°C | |
| 2°C | |
| 100mL |
Safety and Handling
Product Identifier
- Formamide
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
Hazard Statement
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
Precautionary Statement
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
