Formamide (CAS 75-12-7)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

FORMAMIDE

Cat. NoKC.610055 CategorySolvents Molecular FormulaCH3NO CAS75-12-7 Molecular Weight45.041 g/mol

Pack sizes 500ML2.5LTR

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Health hazard

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Formamide appears as a colorless liquid with a faint odor of ammonia. Denser than water. Freezing point 36 °F. (USCG, 1999)

Used as a chemical intermediate and ionizing solvent; also used as a softener for glues, gums, and paper; [ACGIH]
Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry]
Working with Glues and Adhesives [Category: Other]
Manufacture of formic esters and hydrocyanic acid by catalytic dehydration.

Physical Description	Formamide appears as a colorless liquid with a faint odor of ammonia. Denser than water. Freezing point 36 °F. (USCG, 1999)
Color/Form	Slightly viscous, colorless liquid
Odor	Faint ammonia odor
Melting Point	36.5 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	410 °F at 760 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	310 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	1.1334 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	3 mmHg at 86 °F ; 760 mmHg at 410.9 °F (NTP, 1992)
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.44911 @ 15 °C/D; 1.4170 @ 110 °C/D; 1.4095 @ 130 °C/D; 1.44754 @ 20 °C/D

IUPAC Name	formamide
Molecular Formula	CH3NO
Molecular Weight	45.041 g/mol
CAS	75-12-7
SMILES	C(=O)N
InChIKey	ZHNUHDYFZUAESO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.610055
Pack sizes	500ML · 2.5LTR

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