SUNWAY supplies formamide (CAS 75-12-7) as a clear, colorless liquid with a minimum purity of 99.5%. Formamide is the simplest amide and is used widely as a solvent and as a chemical intermediate in industrial processing. This page lists the specification, chemical properties, packaging, and delivery terms for industrial clients who need a stable source of in-stock formamide for solvent applications and for procurement teams comparing solvent grades before placing repeat orders.
Formamide is produced by the reaction of methyl formate with ammonia and is supplied in three grades: Super Class (99.5%), First Class (99.0%), and Qualified product (98.0%). The product is hygroscopic and miscible with water and lower alcohols. SUNWAY keeps formamide 99.5% in stock, with batch-specific documentation available for each lot. The specification below is the reference used for incoming and outgoing quality checks, so the numbers quoted to buyers match the test report issued with each batch.
The following values are taken from the product data sheet used by SUNWAY for this grade.
Parameter | Value |
Chemical name | Formamide |
CAS No. | 75-12-7 |
Molecular formula | HCONH2 (CH3NO) |
Molecular weight | 45.04 g/mol |
EINECS No. | 200-842-0 |
Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid with a weak ammonia-like odor |
Melting point | 2.55 °C |
Boiling point | 210-212 °C (partial decomposition from about 180 °C) |
Flash point | 154 °C |
Specific gravity (20 °C) | 1.1334 |
Solubility | Soluble in water and alcohol; slightly soluble in benzene and ether; hygroscopic |
Item | Super Class | First Class | Qualified product |
Color(APHV) ≤ | 10 | 20 | 10 |
Formamide % ≥ (m/m) | 99.5 | 99.0 | 98.0 |
Methyl Formate % ≤ | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
H2O % ≤ (m/m) | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.30 |
Methanol % ≤ (m/m) | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
Alkalinity (based on NH3)% ≤ (m/m) | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
Acidity (based on formic acid) % ≤ (m/m) | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
Ammonium Formate % ≤ (m/m) | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
Iron % ≤ PPm | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
Specific Gravity (20℃) | 1.130~1.134 | 1.129~1.134 | 1.127~1.134 |
Formamide dissolves a wide range of organic compounds and some inorganic salts. Industrial users apply it as a reaction solvent and as a processing solvent in chemical plants where water-miscible, high-boiling solvent properties are required. Its high boiling point reduces solvent loss during heated reactions, which matters in batch processes where the reaction temperature exceeds 100 °C.
Formamide is used as a reaction medium and as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, including heterocyclic building blocks where the amide structure is part of the target molecule. It is also a starting material in the preparation of formamidine-type compounds used in drug synthesis.
Formamide serves as a raw material in the production of chemicals such as formic acid, hydrocyanic acid, and formamidine derivatives. Its dehydration and hydrolysis reactions give access to these downstream products, which makes the compound a practical feed stock for plants that produce multiple amide derivatives.
The label below is a current stock example. Batch number, net weight, manufacture date, and expiry date are printed on each drum and vary by batch; the gross weight is confirmed in the packing list and transport documents.
Label field | Value (current stock example) |
Product name | Formamide |
Net weight | 100 kg per drum |
Batch No. | 20240401 |
Manufacture date | 17 April 2024 |
Expiry date | Two years from manufacture |
Country of origin | Made in China |
Formamide is filled into export-standard drums, secured inside the container, and loaded with the batch documents attached to the shipment. Packing details for other drum sizes are available on request.
SUNWAY entities involved in this product operate under ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and hold hazardous chemical trading licenses issued by the local authority. Each batch is tested against the specification table above before release, covering assay, moisture, methanol, methyl formate, alkalinity, acidity, and iron content, and a Certificate of Analysis is provided with the shipment or on request. Keep drums sealed in a cool, dry, ventilated area because the product is hygroscopic.
Formamide 99.5% is a stock item. Delivery for stocked products is generally within 1 week, adjusted by quantity. After receipt of the deposit, booking and loading are normally arranged within 1-2 weeks. SUNWAY operates warehouses in Nanjing, Shanghai, Qingdao, Ningbo, and Tianjin and cooperates with more than 30 freight forwarders across the country for export documentation and door-to-door transport arrangements.
The CAS number of formamide is 75-12-7, and the EINECS number is 200-842-0.
SUNWAY supplies formamide in three grades: 99.5% (Super Class), 99.0% (First Class), and 98.0% (Qualified product), as listed in the specification table.
Formamide is packed in 100 kg export-standard drums as a standard option; other drum sizes can be arranged on request.
The expiry period printed on the drum label is two years from the manufacture date.
Yes. A COA is issued for each batch and can be sent before shipment; the batch number on the COA matches the drums delivered.
For current stock availability, batch documents, samples, and freight quotes for formamide 99.5%, contact the SUNWAY sales team through the inquiry form on this page.