Benzamide
Agent Name
Benzamide
CAS Number
55-21-0
Formula
C7-H7-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Amid kyseliny benzoove [Czech]; Benzenecarboxamide; Benzoic acid amide; Benzoylamide; Phenylcarboxamide; Phenylcarboxyamide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Colorless solid; [Hawley] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen; [RTECS] An irritant; Harmful if swallowed; Oral LD50 (mouse) = 1160 mg/kg; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000939 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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