Molekula
Formamide CP
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Formamide CP (75-12-7) is a hygroscopic amide solvent widely used in laboratories for dissolving polymers, nucleic acids, and proteins, as well as in industrial applications like fuel cells and textile processing. It is also employed as a humectant and in chemical synthesis. Industrially, it serves as an intermediate for making formic esters and hydrogen cyanide, and as a softening agent for paper, animal glues and water-soluble adhesives. This chemical has a molecular formula of HCONH2 and a molecular weight of 45.04 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient conditions. The product is classified with a signal word of Danger. Molekula supplies Formamide CP from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless transparent liquid |
| Water | ≤0.2% |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Assay | ≥95.0% |
| Alkalinity | ≤0.01% |
| Chroma (Pt-Co) | ≤10 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 152 °C |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Slightly viscous, colorless liquid |
| Odour | Faint ammonia odor |
| Melting Point | 2.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 210.5 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.13 (relative, water = 1) |
| Water Solubility | 1000 g/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Insoluble in ethanol; very soluble in ethyl ether; miscible in chloroform, petroleum ether |
| Vapour Pressure | 8 Pa at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.44911 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -1.51 |
Source: PubChem CID 713 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90038080 |
| CAS Number | 75-12-7 |
| IUPAC Name | formamide |
| EC Number | 200-842-0 |
| Molecular Formula | HCONH2 |
| Molecular Weight | 45.04 |
| Exact Mass | 45.0215 |
| SMILES | C(=O)N |
| InChIKey | ZHNUHDYFZUAESO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/CH3NO/c2-1-3/h1H,(H2,2,3) |
| PubChem CID | 713 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29241980 |
| Tariff Code | 2924190090 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H360D May harm the unborn child
- H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
- P201 Obtain special instructions before use
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P309+311 IF exposed or you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is formamide (CP grade) commonly used for?
Formamide (CP grade) is primarily used as a solvent in laboratories, particularly for polar organic and inorganic compounds, and in applications like peptide synthesis, DNA/RNA extraction, and as a humectant in cosmetics.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of formamide?
The chemical formula is **HCONH₂**, and the molecular weight is **45.04 g/mol**.
How should formamide (CP grade) be stored?
Store formamide (CP grade) at **ambient temperature** in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture and incompatible substances.
What grade of formamide does Molekula supply, and is CP grade available?
Molekula supplies **CP (Chemically Pure) grade formamide**, which meets standard purity requirements for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply formamide in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply formamide in bulk, with quantities tailored to your specific requirements—please contact us for details.
What documentation comes with an order of formamide?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.
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