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Sigma-Aldrich Formamide ACS Reagent Grade delivers ≥99.5% purity, meeting and exceeding the rigorous standards of the American Chemical Society for reliable laboratory performance. Widely used in PCR amplification, nucleic acid hybridization, and palladium-catalyzed synthesis, this high-purity formamide is suitable for routine chemical synthesis, drying, purification, and critical labware cleaning. Available at Dawn Scientific for research, pharmaceutical, and molecular biology laboratories across the USA.
Key Features
Specifications Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Supplier | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Product Name | Formamide |
| Grade | ACS Reagent |
| Assay | ≥99.5% |
| Form | Liquid |
| Boiling Point | 210 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 2–3 °C (lit.) |
| Freezing Point | 2.0–3.0 °C |
| Density | 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.447 (lit.) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.08 mmHg at 20 °C / 30 mmHg at 129 °C |
| Vapor Density | 1.55 (vs air) |
| Autoignition Temp. | 932 °F |
| pH | 4–10 (20 °C, 200 g/L) |
| Color | APHA ≤10 |
| Technique(s) | PCR, chemical synthesis, hybridization |
| SMILES | NC=O |
| InChI Key | ZHNUHDYFZUAESO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Applications & Uses
Sigma-Aldrich Formamide ACS Reagent Grade is widely used across molecular biology, research, and industrial laboratory workflows, including:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sigma-Aldrich Formamide ACS Reagent Grade has a minimum assay purity of ≥99.5%, meeting or exceeding the rigorous standards of the American Chemical Society for reliable laboratory performance.
The addition of formamide may enhance the specificity and efficiency of PCR amplification, making it a valuable additive for challenging PCR reactions requiring improved accuracy.
Formamide destabilizes nucleic acid duplexes and is typically used at a concentration of 50% in hybridization protocols that require lower hybridization temperatures.
This formamide meets or exceeds the stringent standards set by the American Chemical Society, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and reproducible results suitable for research and publication.
Sigma-Aldrich Formamide ACS Reagent Grade is available for purchase online through Dawn Scientific, an authorized supplier offering genuine products with fast, reliable delivery across the USA.
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