Acrylamide

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:                     2-Propenamide, Vinyl amide, Ethylene Carboxamide

CAS Number:                79-06-1

Chemical Formula:      C3H5NO

Molecular Weight:        71.1

Free acrylic acid:          <0.001%

RNase, DNase:              None detected

Solubility:                       Soluble in water