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RA002681 CAS 57-13-6 Molecular Biology

Identity

Product code
RA002681
CAS number
57-13-6
Grade
Molecular Biology
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
NH2CONH2
Molecular weight
60.06

Classification

Applications
Molecular Biology

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
pH value 7.5 - 9.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 132 - 135 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.009 hPa hPa
Vapour density 2.07 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.335 g/cm3 g/cm3
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C -2.59 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White granules or crystalline powder —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0005 % %
Assay (ex N) Min 99.5 % %
Solubility (in water; 20°C) 590 g/L g/L
DNAase/RNAase/Proteases Not detectable —
Melting point 132 - 135 °C °C
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % %
pH (8 M in water; 25°C) 7.5 - 10.5 —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.0005 % %
Sulphate (S) Max 0.001 % %

3 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA002681-PK-500G