Product Description
Acrylamide (CAS No. 79-06-1) is a significant organic compound and functional monomer widely utilized in synthetic chemistry and industrial production. It combines high chemical activity with unique physical properties, making it an important building block for polymer and specialty chemical industries.
At room temperature, pure acrylamide appears as a white crystalline powder with no noticeable odor. Industrial-grade acrylamide may show a slight yellowish appearance or mild odor due to trace impurities. The material is hygroscopic and can absorb moisture from the environment, which may cause crystals to soften or dissolve after prolonged exposure to humidity.
Thanks to its excellent polymerization ability, chemical versatility, and stable performance characteristics, acrylamide is widely applied in the production of polyacrylamide, functional polymers, and various industrial chemical products.
Acrylamide Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 82-86 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 125 °C25 mm Hg(lit.) |
| density | 1,322 g/cm3 |
| bulk density | 500kg/m3 |
| vapor density | 2.45 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 0.03 mm Hg ( 40 °C) |
| refractive index | 1.46 |
| Fp | 138 °C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | 2040 g/L (25°C) |
| form | powder |
| pka | 15.35±0.50(Predicted) |
| color | White |
| Odor | Odorless solid |
| PH | 5.0-7.0 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Water Solubility | Acrylamide is routinely tested at 250 mg/mL in water, giving a clear colorless solution. It is soluble at least to 40% (w/v) in water, and reportedly up to 215 g/100 mL in water at 30°C. |
| Sensitive | Light Sensitive |
| Merck | 14129 |
| BRN | 605349 |
| Henry's Law Constant | (x 10-9 atm?m3/mol): 3.03 at 20 °C (approximate - calculated from water solubility and vapor pressure) |
| Exposure limits | Potential occupational carcinogen. NIOSH REL: TWA 0.03, IDLH: 60; OSHA PEL: TWA 0.3; ACGIH TLV: TWA 0.03. |
| Stability: | Unstable. Do not heat above 50C. Explosive. Incompatible with acids, bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, iron and iron salts, copper, aluminium, brass, free radical initiators. Air sensitive. Hygroscopic. |
| InChIKey | HRPVXLWXLXDGHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | -0.9 at 20℃ and pH7 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 79-06-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Acrylamide(79-06-1) |
| IARC | 2A (Vol. 60, Sup 7) 1994 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Acrylamide (79-06-1) |
Applications of Acrylamide CAS No. 79-06-1
Acrylamide is a versatile functional monomer widely used as a key raw material in polymer synthesis, particularly in the production of polyacrylamide (PAM) and various specialty copolymers.
Water Treatment Applications
Acrylamide derivatives, especially polyacrylamide, are extensively used in water treatment processes as flocculants and performance-enhancing agents to improve solid-liquid separation and wastewater purification efficiency.
Oilfield and Petroleum Applications
In the oil industry, acrylamide-based polymers are utilized in enhanced oil recovery processes, drilling fluids, and related applications to improve operational efficiency and resource utilization.
Paper, Textile, and Industrial Processing
Acrylamide polymers are widely applied in papermaking as retention and strengthening agents, and they are also used in textile printing, dyeing, and finishing processes to improve product quality and processing performance.
Polymer and Material Manufacturing
As an important monomer, acrylamide contributes to the production of functional polymers and copolymer materials used in various industrial fields, including adhesives, coatings, and specialty chemical formulations.
Scientific Research Applications
Acrylamide and its derivatives are also used in biological research and laboratory applications, supporting the preparation of functional materials and analytical processes.
With its excellent polymerization properties and broad compatibility, acrylamide remains an essential chemical raw material for water treatment, petroleum, paper manufacturing, textiles, research, and advanced polymer industries.
