Acetamide produced by dehydrating ammonium acetate: Acetamide has been shown to exhibit anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic and antibiotic functions. Acetamide belongs to the family of Primary Carboxylic Acid Amides. These are compounds comprising primary carboxylic acid amide functional group, with the general structure RC(=O)NH2. Acetamide is used primarily as a solvent and a plasticizer. Workers may be exposed in the plastics and chemical industries. It causes mild skin irritation from acute (short-term) exposure. No information is available on the chronic (long-term), reproductive/developmental, or carcinogenic effects of acetamide in humans. EPA has not classified acetamide for carcinogenicity.
- Formula
- C2H5NO
- Molar mass
- 59.068 g/mol
- CAS Number
- 60-35-5
- Density
- 1.159 g/cm3
- Purity/Grade
- 99%
- Appearence
- Crystal
- Melting point/freezing point
- Melting point/range: 78 - 82°C (172 - 180°F)
- Initial boiling point and boiling range
- 221°C (430°F) - lit.
- Vapour pressure
- 1hPa (1mmHg) at 65°C (149°F); 7hPa (5mmHg) at 92°C (198°F)
- Water solubility
- Soluble