Lactamide

Lactamide is a monocarboxylic acid amide that is lactic acid in which the carboxylic acid group has been converted to the corresponding carboxamide. It is a monocarboxylic acid amide and a secondary alcohol. Functionally, it is related to rac-lactic acid. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Lactic amide, Lactic Acid Amide and DL-Lactamide. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 94220.

CAS No 2043-43-8
Molecular Formula C3H7NO2
Molecular Weight 89.09 g/mol
Synonyms 2-hydroxypropanamide

Frequently Asked Questions