Bis (N,N’-methylenebisacrylamide)

General description

N,N′-Methylenebisacrylamide is a cross linking agent that readily polymerizes with acrylamide to create cross links within the polyacrylamide gel matrix. It effectively creates a network rather than linear chains, a property that helps in maintaining the firmness of gel. N, N′-Methylenebisacrylamide is widely used in gel preparation and also as a test compound for studying the biochemical isolation of insoluble Tau protein in transgenic mouse models of tauopathy.

Synonyms:                    Bis-acrylamide; N,N′-Methylenebis(acrylamide)

CAS Number:               110-26-9

InChI Key:                      ZIUHHBKFKCYYJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Melting Point:               >300°C (lit.)

Solubility:                       Water (20 g/L at 20°C)

Storage temp.:               2-8°C