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ACRYLAMIDE

Catalog No. A191300 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 79-06-1 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
prop-2-enamide
IUPAC Traditional name
acrylamide
Synonyms
Vinyl Amide
Propenamide
NSC 7785
Acrylic Amide
2-Propenamide
Bio-Acrylamide 50
Ethylenecarboxamide

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 79-06-1

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 76-78°C
Solubility Methanol
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Used as chemical intermediate in production of polyacrylamides, for use in protein electrophoresis (PAGE), synthesis of dyes and copolymers for contact lenses. It is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.

REFERENCES

  • Peterson, R.E., et al.: Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol., 33, 142 (1975)
  • Mottram, D.S., et al.: Nature, 419, 448 (1975)
  • Tareke, E., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 50, 4998 (1975)