General description
Acrylamide is used for preparing slab gel gradients for PAGE (Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis). It is a reactive, water-soluble vinyl monomer, and causes a decrease in the number of neuritis per cell as well as reduces the rate of protein synthesis.
Synonyms:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2-Propenamide, Vinyl amide, Ethylene Carboxamide
CAS Number:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 79-06-1
Chemical Formula:Â Â Â C3H5NO
Molecular Weight:Â Â Â Â 71.1
Free acrylic acid:Â Â Â Â Â <0.001%
RNase, DNase:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â None detected
Solubility:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Soluble in water