Formamide will begin to partially decompose into carbon monoxide and ammonia at 180 °C together with traces of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and water.
| Synonyms | Amide C1, Formic amide |
| Categories | Laboratory chemicals, Reagents for molecular biology |
| CAS | 75-12-7 |
| HSN Code | 29241900 |
| Assay | ≥99.5% |
| Appearance (Form) | Liquid |
| Appearance (Colour) | Colourless |
| Melting point | 2-3 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 210 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.13 |
| pH | 7-9 (25 °C, 1 M in H2O) |
| Water | Max. 0.1 % |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max. 0.00005% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max. 0.00001% |
| Lead (Pb) | Max. 0.00001% |
Safety Information
- Signal word Danger
- Hazard statements H351-H360D-H373
- Precautionary statements P201-P281-P308 + P313
- Target organs Blood
- RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
- WGK Germany 1
- RTECS LQ0525000
- Flash Point(F) 347 °F
- Flash Point(C) 175 °C