Product
- Main Product
- Formamides (Liquid)
- Segment
- Chemicals
- Main-Family
- Functional Organic Products
- Sub-Family
- Amides
- Physical State
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Liquid
- Product
- Formamide
- Names
- Methanamide; Carbamaldehyde
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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.
Identifiers
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CAS Number
- 75-12-7
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EC Number
- 200-842-0
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ECHA InfoCard
- 100.000.766
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IUPAC Name
- Methanamide
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PubChem ID
- 713
Chemical Data
- Chemical Formula
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CH3NO
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 45.04
- Boiling Point (°C)
- 210
- Melting Point (°C)
- 2.5
- Sulfur Content (wt%)
- 0
- Specific Gravity
- 1.13
Properties
- Default
- Status
- A
System Info
- Update by
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Kokel, Nicolas - Updated
- 8/2/2025 6:49 AM
- Added by
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Kokel, Nicolas
- Added
- 8/2/2025 6:19 AM
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Molecular representations of formamide
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