Product Description
CAS# 57-13-6
- For use as a nucleic acid and protein denaturant in polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
Urea is used as a nucleic acid and protein denaturant in polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. It has a standard concentration of 6 to 8 M.
Physical Specifications
CAS#: 57-13-6
Formula Weight: 60.06
Empirical Formula: CH4N2O
Purity: Min. 99.5%
A280 (8.0 M, water): Max. 0.05
Chloride: Max. 0.0005%
Iron: Max. 0.0001%
Heavy Metals: Max. 0.0005%
Cyanate: Max. 0.002%
Molecular Biology Specifications
DNase assay: None Detected
RNase assay: None Detected
Protease assay: None Detected
Sequencing Gel Analysis: Pass
Biuret Test: Pass
Solubility (5 m, Water): Pass
