Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

IUPAC: Ethanamide

CAS: 60-35-5

Overview

Acetamide is the simplest amide derived from acetic acid. It is used as a plasticizer, solvent, and industrial chemical intermediate.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	5	1.0080
Carbon	C	2	12.0110
Nitrogen	N	1	14.0070
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×5

8.5%

Carbon ×2

40.7%

Nitrogen ×1

23.7%

Oxygen ×1

27.1%

Uses

• Plasticizer
• Solvent
• Chemical intermediate

Fun Facts

✦ Has an odor described as mousy

Safety

⚠ Possible carcinogen

Structure

SMILES

CC(=O)N

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 59.07 g/mol
Density: 1.1590 g/cm³
Melting Point: 80.2 °C
Boiling Point: 221.2 °C
Solubility: 2000 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 59.0371
XLogP: -0.9
TPSA: 43.1 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 4
Complexity: 33.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Acetylene

C₂H₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acetamide?

Acetamide (C₂H₅NO) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethanamide.

What is the molecular weight of Acetamide?

Acetamide has a molar mass of 59.07 g/mol.

What state is Acetamide at room temperature?

Acetamide is a solid at room temperature.

Is Acetamide organic or inorganic?

Acetamide is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Acetamide?

Acetamide (C₂H₅NO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).