Benzamide
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| IUPAC name | Benzamide |
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| CAS number | [] |
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| Molecular formula | C7H7NO |
| Molar mass | 121.14 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white solid |
| Density | 1.34 g/cm3 |
| Melting point |
127 °C |
| Boiling point |
288 °C |
| Solubility in water | Slight |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Benzamide is an off-white solid with the chemical formula of C6H5CONH2. It is a derivative of benzoic acid. It is slightly soluble in water, and soluble in many organic solvents.
[edit] Benzamides
Benzamides are a class of amides of benzoic acid. In psychiatry some substituted benzamides are therapeutically used as neuroleptics and/or antipsychotics. Two active substances from the group of benzamides are in use:
Another benzamide, Remoxipride, was taken off the market in 1993 because of life-threatening side effects.
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