Thermo Scientific Chemicals Acrylamide, 99.5%, Molecular Biology Grade

Description

CAS: 79-06-1 | C3H5NO | 71.08 g/mol

Acrylamide solution is a commonly used matrix for electrophoretic separation of nucleic acids and proteins. Also used for preparing slab gel gradients for PAGE.

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Applications
Acrylamide solution is a commonly used matrix for electrophoretic separation of nucleic acids and proteins. Also used for preparing slab gel gradients for PAGE.

Solubility
Partly soluble in water.

Notes
Air and Light Sensitive, store in dark and away form light. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-06-1
• Molecular Formula: C3H5NO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 71.08
• MDL Number: MFCD00008032
• InChI Key: HRPVXLWXLXDGHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: acrylamide, 2-propenamide, propenamide, acrylic amide, akrylamid, ethylenecarboxamide, vinyl amide, acrylic acid amide, 2-propeneamide, propeneamide
• PubChem CID: 6579
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28619
• IUPAC Name: prop-2-enamide
• SMILES: NC(=O)C=C

• Melting Point: 82°C to 85°C
• Color: White
• Density: 1.322 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 125°C (25 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 138°C (280°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: CH₂=CHCONH₂
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN2074
• Beilstein: 605349
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,129
• Solubility Information: Partly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 71.08
• Percent Purity: 99.5%
• Grade: Molecular Biology
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Acrylamide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301-H312+H332-H315-H317-H319-H340-H350-H361f-H372
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H340-H350-H372-H361-H312-H332-H315-H319-H317 Toxic if swallowed. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P281-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P312-P330-P333+P313-P362-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ACRYLAMIDE, SOLID
EINECSNumber	201-173-7
RTECSNumber	AS3325000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only