Formamide is a compound that is used in biochemistry to prevent RNA samples from degradation due to RNAses. Formamide is also used as a plasticizer to prepare thermoplastic starch (TPS), a special type of starch that can be mixed with other synthetic polymers because of its unique ability to ''flow. Synonyms: Amide C1, Formic amide, Carbamaldehyde, Formimidic Acid, Methanamide, NSC 748 CAS Number: 75-12-7 Molecular Formula: CH3NO Molecular Weight: 45.04 Purity: 98.5% (GC) Appearance: Colorless to almost colorless clear liquid Flash Point: 175C(lit.) Solubility: Chloroform, DMSO, Methanol Storage and Stability: Store at RT under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
45.04
Purity:
98.5% (GC)
Form:
Colorless to almost colorless clear liquid
CAS Number:
[75-12-7]
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