Description

Acetamide CAS NO 60-35-5 is a simple organic compound and the amide derived from acetic acid. It serves as a versatile intermediate and solvent with significant utility in organic synthesis and industrial applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and plastics industries, where it is valued for its role as a building block and a polar, high-boiling solvent.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various drugs, vitamins (e.g., Vitamin B1), and sulfonamides.
• Agrochemical Production: Acts as a precursor and solvent in the manufacture of herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or reagent for producing acetamidine, thioacetamide, and other nitrogen-containing compounds.
• Plasticizer and Stabilizer: Functions as a plasticizer for coatings and films and a stabilizer in peroxide formulations.
• Solvent Applications: Utilized as a high-boiling polar aprotic solvent for inorganic and organic reactions.
• Electroplating Industry: Serves as a brightening agent and stabilizer in metal plating baths.
• Textile Industry: Used in the production of synthetic fibers and as a dye solvent.
• Laboratory Reagent: Common reagent in chemical research for crystallizing proteins and as a denaturant.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetamide
CAS No.	60-35-5
Molecular Formula	C2H5NO
Molecular Weight	59.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic acid amide; Ethanamide; Methanecarboxamide; Acetimidic acid; Acetylamine; N-Acetylamine; Acetamid; USAF EK-738
EINECS	200-473-5

Quality Control

Our Acetamide is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including technical and purified, to meet diverse industrial requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, melting point, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.