Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of N-(4-methylphenyl)acetamide (CAS: 103-89-9)?
Answer
N-(4-methylphenyl)acetamide is a colorless crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 154.23 g/mol. It has a melting point of 77-78°C and is slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is moderately reactive, showing basic properties due to the amide group and can undergo hydrolysis under acidic conditions. Its physical and chemical properties make it suitable for a variety of applications in the pharmaceutical and polymer industries.
About
CAS No
103-89-9
English Name
N-(4-methylphenyl)acetamide
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO
Molecular Weight
149.19299999999998 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)NC(=O)C
InChIKey
YICAMJWHIUMFDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 21:42
