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Formamide, 99%, 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-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.
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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.
Solubility
It is miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, pyridine and sulphur oxides.
Specifications
Melting Point
2°C
Density
1.134
Boiling Point
210°C
Quantity
2500 g
Flash Point
150°C (302°F)
Odor
Ammonia-like
Refractive Index
1.4475
Assay Percent Range
99%
Linear Formula
HCONH2
Beilstein
505995
Hazard Category
H351-H360FD-H373
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H360
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber
200-842-0
RTECSNumber
LQ0525000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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