n-Butylamide
Agent Name
n-Butylamide
CAS Number
541-35-5
Formula
C4-H9-N-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Butanamide; Butanimidic acid; Butanoic acid, amide; Butyramide; n-Butyramide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amides (<C10)
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [JECFA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Dimethylformamide."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00391 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: