Acrylamide is a water-soluble monomer, which forms a transparent stable insoluble gel. Bis-acrylamide is a cross-linking agent.It is used as a laboratory reagent.
Acrylamide is a colorless, odorless, vinyl monomer formed from the hydration of acrylonitrile. It is a highly water soluble crystalline amide that polymerizes and forms a byproduct during the heating of starch-rich foods to high temperatures.It has a reactive double bond and an amide group.