What is Acetamide?
Acetamide, also referred to as Ethanamide, is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3CONH2. It is a simple amide derived from acetic acid. Chemically, the molecule consists of an acetate group (CH3CO) linked to an amino group (NH2). It occurs as colorless to gray solid and is hygroscopic in nature.
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| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Name of Product | Acetamide |
| IUPAC Name | acetamide |
| Synonyms | Ethanamide; Acetic acid amide; Acetylamine |
| CAS No | 60-35-5 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3CONH2 |
| Molecular Weight | 59.07 g/mol |
| Pubchem CID | 178 |
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance (form) | Solid Crystals |
| 2 | Appearance (color) | Colorless |
| 3 | Odor | Odorless when pure, but frequently has a mousy odor |
| 4 | Solubility | Very soluble in water Soluble in chloroform, glycerol, hot benzene Slightly soluble in ether |
| 5 | Melting point | 79 to 81 °C |
| 6 | Density | 1.159 g/cm3 |
| 7 | Acidity (pKa) | 15.1 (25 °C, H2O) |
Uses
- Acetamide is used as a solvent for various organic and inorganic substances.
- It serves as an precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals, e.g. thioacetamide.
- It is used as a plasticizer, a substance added to polymers to improve their flexibility, durability, and processability.
- Further applications of acetamide include electrochemistry and as a reagent in organic synthesis of pharmaceuticals, insecticides, and plastic antioxidants.
- In laboratory settings, acetamide can be used as a reagent for certain experiments and reactions.
FAQs
Q. Is acetamide an amine or amide?
Acetamide has amide functional group.
Q. Is acetamide acid or base?
When acetamide dissolves in water, hydroxyl (OH-) ions are produced. So, it acts as a weak base in an aqueous solution. In liquid NH3, acetamide dissolves to produce ammonium (NH4+) ions. Thus, in liquid ammonia, it functions as a mild acid.
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