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Formamides (Liquid)
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Chemicals
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Functional Organic Products
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Amides
Physical State

Liquid

Product
Formamide
Names
Methanamide; Carbamaldehyde

Description

Formamide (chemical formula HCONH₂) is the simplest carboxylic acid amide, consisting of a formyl group (–CHO) directly bonded to an amino group (–NH₂). It is a colorless, hygroscopic liquid at room temperature, fully miscible with water.

The modern commercial route for the industrial production of formamide is the carbonylation of ammonia.

CO (carbon monoxide) + NH₃ (ammonia) → HCONH₂ (formamide)


Formamide is widely used as a solvent in organic synthesis, as a softener for paper and fibers, and as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other chemicals.

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Identifiers
logo CAS Number
75-12-7
logo EC Number
200-842-0
logo ECHA InfoCard
100.000.766
logo IUPAC Name
Methanamide
logo PubChem ID
713
Chemical Data
Chemical Formula

CH3NO

Molecular Weight (g/mol)
45.04
Boiling Point (°C)
210
Melting Point (°C)
2.5
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
1.13
Crude Data
API Gravity
-6.61
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