alpha-Phenylacetamide
Agent Name
alpha-Phenylacetamide
CAS Number
103-81-1
Formula
C8-H9-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Phenylacetamide; Phenyl-beta-acetylamine; Phenylacetic acid amide; alpha-Toluamide; alpha-Toluimidic acid; Acetamide, 2-phenyl-; Benzeneacetamide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used to make penicillin G; [Merck Index]
Comments
An eye irritant; A possible sensitizer; Harmful by ingestion; [Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Chloro-N-phenylacetamide."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000344 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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