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Formamide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Formamide is used for cryopreservation of tissues and organs and in hybridization buffers. It acts as an RNA stabiliser in gel electrophoresis by deionizing RNA. It is used as an alternative solvent for the electrostatic self-assembly of polymer nanofilms. It is used in the preparation of brain sections of mice for BrdU immunohistochemistry and fish analysis of HeLa cells. It essentially plays a vital role in crystallization of pharmaceuticals, in soil stabilization, as a solvent in inks, as a component of liquid fertilizers, as a heat-resistant coatings and in some personal care products.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Formamide is used for cryopreservation of tissues and organs and in hybridization buffers. It acts as an RNA stabiliser in gel electrophoresis by deionizing RNA. It is used as an alternative solvent for the electrostatic self-assemb
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 2°C |
Density | 1.134 |
Boiling Point | 210°C |
Quantity | 500 g |
Flash Point | 150°C (302°F) |
Odor | Ammonia-like |
Refractive Index | 1.4475 |
Linear Formula | HCONH2 |
Beilstein | 505995 |
Merck Index | 14,4237 |
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Safety and Handling
- Formamide
- Danger
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Formamide
RUO – Research Use Only