Benzamide is a
organic compound
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with the chemical formula of C
6H
5C(O)NH
2. It is the simplest amide derivative of
benzoic acid
Benzoic acid is a white (or colorless) solid organic compound with the formula , whose structure consists of a benzene ring () with a carboxyl () substituent. It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. The name is derived from gum benzoin ...
. In powdered form, it appears as a white solid, while in crystalline form, it appears as colourless crystals.
It is slightly soluble in water,
and soluble in many organic solvents.
It is a natural alkaloid found in the herbs of Berberis pruinosa.
Chemical derivatives
A number of
substituted
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benzamides are commercial drugs, including:
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Physical characteristics
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Phenyl compounds