Formaldehyde solution
for molecular biology, 36.5-38% in H2O
DOWNLOAD MSDS (PDF)Synonym: Formalin
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CAS Number 50-00-0
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Linear Formula HCHO
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Molecular Weight 30.03
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Beilstein Registry Number 1209228
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EC Number 200-001-8
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MDL number MFCD00003274
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PubChem Substance ID 24894976
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Properties
| Related Categories | Core Bioreagents, General Reagents, Life Science Reagents for DNA/RNA Electrophoresis, Life Science Reagents for Northern and Southern Blotting, Life Science Reagents for Protein Electrophoresis, |
| grade | for molecular biology |
| vapor density | 1.03 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 52 mmHg ( 37 °C) |
| autoignition temp. | 572 °F |
| contains | 10-15% methanol |
| concentration | 36.5-38% in H2O |
| density | 1.09 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
Description
Analysis Note
Tested for use in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA.
Application
Formaldehyde is used as a denaturant in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA. A gel concentration of 2.2 M formaldehyde is typically used. The formaldehyde concentration as supplied is approximately 13.3M.
Packaging
25, 500 mL in poly bottle
Price and Availability
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