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Acetamide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Acetamide is used as an industrial solvent, plasticizer, wetting and penetrating agent. It is also used for the transamidation of carboxamides in 1,4-dioxane. It finds application in lacquers and soldering flux. Further, it acts as a precursor to thioacetamide.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Acetamide is used as an industrial solvent, plasticizer, wetting and penetrating agent. It is also used for the transamidation of carboxamides in 1,4-dioxane. It finds application in lacquers and soldering flux. Further, it acts as a precursor to thioacetamide.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases and strong reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 76°C to 81°C |
Density | 1.159 |
Boiling Point | 220°C to 222°C |
Quantity | 250 g |
Beilstein | 1071207 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Merck Index | 14,43 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 59.07 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
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Safety and Handling

- Warning
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Acetamide
RUO – Research Use Only
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