Formamide

CH₃NO

IUPAC: Methanamide

CAS: 75-12-7

Overview

Formamide is the simplest amide and a powerful solvent that can dissolve many inorganic salts. It is used in pharmaceutical synthesis and as a cryoprotectant.

Composition

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

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×3
6.7%
C
Carbon ×1
26.7%
N
Nitrogen ×1
31.1%
O
Oxygen ×1
35.5%

Uses

  • • Pharmaceutical intermediate
  • • Solvent
  • • Cryoprotectant
  • • Softening agent for paper

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Can dissolve many ionic compounds that are insoluble in other solvents

Safety

  • ⚠ Reproductive toxin
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)N

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
45.04 g/mol
Density
1.1330 g/cm³
Melting Point
2.5 °C
Boiling Point
210.0 °C
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
45.0215
XLogP
-0.8
TPSA
43.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
12.0

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 Formamide?
Formamide (CH₃NO) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methanamide.
What is the molecular weight of Formamide?
Formamide has a molar mass of 45.04 g/mol.
What state is Formamide at room temperature?
Formamide is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Formamide organic or inorganic?
Formamide is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Formamide?
Formamide (CH₃NO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).