| Formula / Notation | C3H5NO |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 79-06-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 71.08 |
| Melting Point | 184 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 189 °F at 2 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.122 at 86 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Acrylamide appears as white crystalline solid shipped either as a solid or in solution. A confirmed carcinogen. Toxic by skin absorption. Less dense than water and soluble in water. May be toxic by... |
| Also Known As | prop-2-enamide; 79-06-1; 2-Propenamide; Propenamide; Acrylic acid amide; Acrylic amide; Ethylenecarboxamide; Vinyl amide; Akrylamid; Acrylagel |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Acrylamide?
Acrylamide can cause cancer according to The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It can cause developmental toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to The National Toxicology Program's Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: prop-2-enamide
Other Names / Synonyms: prop-2-enamide; 79-06-1; 2-Propenamide; Propenamide; Acrylic acid amide; Acrylic amide; Ethylenecarboxamide; Vinyl amide; Akrylamid; Acrylagel
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 184 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 189 °F at 2 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.122 at 86 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 71.08 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Acrylamide appears as white crystalline solid shipped either as a solid or in solution. A confirmed carcinogen. Toxic by skin absorption. Less dense than water and soluble in water. May be toxic by... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Acrylamide can cause cancer according to The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It can cause developmental toxicity and male reproductive toxicity according to The National Toxicology Program's Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Acrylamide is: C3H5NO