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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Acrylamide, +99%, for biochemistry, electrophoresis grade
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• Acrylamide is an organic amide compound mainly used to as a monomer in the synthesis of polyacrylamide
• Acrylamide is formed in foods containing carbohydrates in its composition, mainly when these foods are fried, grilled or baked
Applications
• In laboratory experiments acrylamide participates in chemical reactions as an intermediate in the preparation of N-methylol acrylamide and N-butoxyacrylamide compounds
• For molecular usage, this compound can be used as a carrier and is involved in the precipitation of small amounts of DNA
• In molecular experiments it is used in gel electrophoresis, including western blot, and SDS-PAGE, to separate proteins and macromolecules based on their size and charge
Specifications
Specifications
| Physical Form | Crystals or Crystalline Powder |
| Acrylic Acid | 0.002% max. |
| Boiling Point | 125.0°C (25.0 mmHg) |
| CAS Min % | 99.0 |
| CAS Max % | 100.0 |
| Melting Point | 82.0°C to 86.0°C |
| Conductivity | 5 umhos (40% max. aqueous solution) |
| Density | 1.1220g/mL |
| Color | White |
| pH | 5.5 to 6.5 (10% soln., 0.1 M NaCl, 25°C) |
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Safety and Handling
- Acrylamide
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H340-May cause genetic defects.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H372-Causes damage to organs.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/and soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
RUO – Research Use Only