Molekula
Acrylamide
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Acrylamide is a water-soluble organic compound used in the production of polyacrylamide polymers for applications in water treatment, wastewater management, and laboratory electrophoresis. It is a hazardous substance requiring careful handling. CAS: 79-06-1, Molecular Formula: C3H5NO, Molecular Weight: 71.08 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Danger.
Molekula supplies Acrylamide at ≥98% purity in 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg packs, from £24.00 inc. VAT. It is in stock for same-day dispatch. Every batch ships with a certificate of analysis, and safety data sheets are available in 6 languages. Larger quantities, up to multi-tonne, are quoted on request.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £20.00 per pack ex VAT · £24.00 inc. VAT
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500 g — £33.00 per pack ex VAT · £39.60 inc. VAT
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1 kg — £46.10 per pack ex VAT · £55.32 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystals |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| pH | 6 - 8 |
| Assay | ≥98% |
| Moisture | ≤1.0% |
| Electrical conductivity | ≤15 μS/cm |
| Chromaticity | ≤15 (20% solution) |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤0.0001% |
| Inhibitor | 5-20ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 138 °C |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
For research use only. Not for human use.
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 84.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 192.6 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether and acetone |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.9 Pa at 25 °C |
| log P (octanol/water) | -0.67 |
Source: PubChem CID 6579 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 35672700 |
| CAS Number | 79-06-1 |
| IUPAC Name | prop-2-enamide |
| EC Number | 201-173-7 |
| Molecular Formula | CH2=CHCONH2 |
| Molecular Weight | 71.08 |
| Exact Mass | 71.0371 |
| SMILES | C=CC(=O)N |
| InChIKey | HRPVXLWXLXDGHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H5NO/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H,1H2,(H2,4,5) |
| PubChem CID | 6579 |
| UN Number | UN2074 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2924.19.1110 |
| Tariff Code | 2924190090 |
Safety & GHS
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Toxic
GHS06
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H312+H332 Harmful in contact with skin or inhaled
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H340 May cause genetic defects
- H350 May cause cancer
- H361f Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- 2-Propenamide
- Acrylagel
- Acrylic acid amide
- Acrylic amide
- Akrylamid
- Ethylenecarboxamide
- prop-2-enamide
- Propenamide
- Propeneamide
- Vinyl amide
Frequently asked questions
What is acrylamide used for?
Acrylamide is primarily used in the production of polyacrylamide polymers for water treatment, soil stabilization, and in laboratory applications like gel electrophoresis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of acrylamide?
The chemical formula is CH2=CHCONH2 and the molecular weight is 71.08 g/mol.
How should acrylamide be stored?
Acrylamide should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade of acrylamide does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies acrylamide as white crystals with an assay of ≥98%, moisture ≤1.0%, iron (Fe) ≤0.0001% and 5-20 ppm inhibitor, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply acrylamide in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply acrylamide in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an acrylamide order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with GHS standards.
Where can I buy Acrylamide?
Directly from Molekula, which lists Acrylamide in 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg packs from £24.00 inc. VAT, with a certificate of analysis for every batch. Larger quantities are quoted on request. Molekula's offices: United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, United States and China.
Is Acrylamide dangerous goods for shipping?
Yes. Acrylamide ships as dangerous goods: UN2074, class 6.1, packing group III.
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