Formamide
Formamid · فورماميد · Μεθαναμίδιο · Formamida · فرمآمید · फार्मामाइड · Formamid · Formammide · ホルムアミド · 폼아마이드 · Formamid · Formamida
| CAS | 75-12-7 |
|---|---|
| EC | 200-842-0 |
| Formula | CH3NO |
| Molar mass | 45.041 g/mol |
| LEL | 2.7 % vol |
| UEL | 19.0 % vol |
| Flash point | 120 °C |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 1.56 |
| GHS | Danger · H360D |
Formamide is the simplest monocarboxylic acid amide, obtained by formal condensation of formic acid with ammonia. The parent of the class of formaldehydes. Formamide appears as a colorless liquid with a faint odor of ammonia. Denser than water. Freezing point 36 °F. (USCG, 1999)