Acrylamide

C₃H₅NO

IUPAC: Prop-2-enamide

CAS: 79-06-1

Overview

Acrylamide is a key monomer for polyacrylamide, used in water treatment and gel electrophoresis. It also forms in starchy foods during high-temperature cooking.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 5 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×5
7.1%
C
Carbon ×3
50.7%
N
Nitrogen ×1
19.7%
O
Oxygen ×1
22.5%

Uses

  • • Polyacrylamide production
  • • Water treatment
  • • Gel electrophoresis (PAGE)

Fun Facts

  • ✦ French fries and potato chips contain acrylamide formed during frying at high temperatures

Safety

  • ⚠ Probable carcinogen
  • ⚠ Neurotoxin
  • ⚠ Forms in cooked starchy foods

Structure

SMILES

C=CC(=O)N

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
71.08 g/mol
Density
1.1300 g/cm³
Melting Point
84.5 °C
Boiling Point
125.0 °C
Solubility
2040 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
71.0371
XLogP
-0.7
TPSA
43.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
57.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acrylamide?
Acrylamide (C₃H₅NO) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Prop-2-enamide.
What is the molecular weight of Acrylamide?
Acrylamide has a molar mass of 71.08 g/mol.
What state is Acrylamide at room temperature?
Acrylamide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Acrylamide organic or inorganic?
Acrylamide is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Acrylamide?
Acrylamide (C₃H₅NO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).