Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (R)-2-Hydroxypropanamide (CAS: 598-81-2)?
Answer
(R)-2-Hydroxypropanamide, also known as (R)-lactamide, is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 102.12 g/mol. It is sparingly soluble in water but highly soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. This compound is amphoteric in nature and exhibits moderate reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions. It has a pKa of around 8.5, indicating basic properties in aqueous solutions.
About
CAS No
598-81-2
English Name
(R)-2-Hydroxypropanamide (R-Lactamide)
Molecular Formula
C3H7NO2
Molecular Weight
89.09 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C(=O)N)O
InChIKey
SXQFCVDSOLSHOQ-UWTATZPHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 13:51
