Application

Acrylamide/bis-acrylamide, 40% solution has been used in the preparation of temperature sensitive tissue-mimicking phantoms. It has also been used in the preparation of polyacrylamide gels for electrophoresis of the PCR products.

General description

Acrylamide(AA) is a neurotoxin and carcinogen. It was found in potato products like, french fries and potato chips and also in several cereal-based products. This highly reactive organic compound has the ability to polymerize to form polyacrylamide.

Preparation Note

Solution prepared from electrophoresis grade acrylamide and bis-acrylamide in ultra-pure water.