Formamide PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  CH3NO
Molecular Weight:  45.04 g/mol
CAS Number: 75-12-7

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C), 30 mmHg ( 129 °C)
Autoignition temp. 932 °F
Explosion limit 2.7-19 %
Assay Purity >=98.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.447 (lit.)
B pt. 210 °C (lit.)
M pt. 2-3 °C (lit.)
Density 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H351,H360D,H373
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P260 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29241900
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Solvent in pharmaceuticals and chemical synthesis. RNA or DNA gel electrophoresis and molecular biology. Production of pesticides plastics and pharmaceuticals. Used in paper fiber and textile processing.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as a polar solvent and reaction medium especially where strong dissolving power and high-temperature stability are required.

General Description
Formamide is a simple organic amide used as a solvent and chemical intermediate in industrial and laboratory applications. Chemical class- Amide compound. Clear colorless liquid with slight ammonia-like odor. Highly polar and water-miscible. Has a high boiling point and good solvent properties.