Description

Formamide CAS NO 75-12-7 is a versatile and fundamental organic amide, serving as a high-polarity solvent and a crucial building block in organic synthesis. Its unique properties, including excellent solvating power and miscibility with water and many organic solvents, make it indispensable for demanding industrial and research applications. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries, where it is used as a reaction medium, a reagent, and a key intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including sulfa drugs, vitamins, and other heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where it acts as a formylating agent and solvent.
• Ion Exchange Resins: An important component in the manufacture of resins used for water purification and chemical separation processes.
• Solvent for Polymers & Fibers: Employed as a processing solvent for acrylic fibers and as a plasticizer in the production of polyacrylonitrile and other synthetic polymers.
• RNA/DNA Research: Used in molecular biology as a denaturing agent for nucleic acids in gel electrophoresis and blotting techniques.
• Chemical Reagent: Serves as a formylating agent, a source of hydrogen cyanide in certain reactions, and a solvent for inorganic salts and gases.
• Electrolyte Component: Utilized in some specialized electrochemical applications and battery systems due to its high dielectric constant.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formamide
CAS No.	75-12-7
Molecular Formula	CH3NO / HCONH2
Molecular Weight	45.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Methanamide; Formimidic Acid; Carbamaldehyde; Formic Acid Amide; Amid kyseliny mravenci (Czech); Formamid (German); Formamide (French); Formamida (Spanish, Italian)
EINECS	200-842-0

Quality Control

Our Formamide is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including industrial and purified grades, to meet diverse application needs. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the product meets the specifications required for high-performance applications in synthesis and manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Color (APHA)	≤ 20
Density (20°C)	1.133 - 1.135 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.447 - 1.449
Formic Acid	≤ 0.1%
Ammonium Formate	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.