It is derived from formic acid, used as cryoprotectant and gel-stabilizer. It is known to destabilize nucleic acid duplexes, making it useful for preparing hybridization buffers for RNA and DNA applications. Specifications:Conductivity (µmhos): <350Abs. @ 280nmFreezing Range: 1-3°CIron: <0.0005%Copper: <0.0001%Lead: 0.0001%Zinc: <0.0001%Appearance: LiquidAtomic Number: Not available.Boiling Point : 210 °C(lit.)ChEBI : Not available.Crystal_Structure : Not available.Density : 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)Electron Configuration : Not available.InChI : Not available.InChIKey : Not available.Ionization Energy : Not available.Melting Point: 2-3 °C(lit.)Molar Mass: Not available.NFPA 704: Not available.RTECS Number: LQ0525000Synonyms: Amide C1, Formic amide