Formamide 99.5%

Formamide is a colourless, hygroscopic liquid with the chemical formula HCONH₂. It is the simplest amide derived from formic acid and ammonia.

Formamide is known for its high solubility in water and many organic solvents, as well as its ability to form hydrogen bonds.

It has a faint ammonia-like odour and is widely used as a solvent, especially in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and as a reagent in the manufacture of other chemicals.

In molecular biology, formamide is commonly used to denature nucleic acids and lower the melting temperature of DNA.

Due to its potential toxicity and irritant properties, it should be handled with appropriate safety precautions.