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AB49182

625-51-4 | N-(Hydroxymethyl)acetamide

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25g 96% in stock $26.00 $19.00 -   +

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Description
Catalog Number: AB49182
Chemical Name: N-(Hydroxymethyl)acetamide
CAS Number: 625-51-4
Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2
Molecular Weight: 89.0932
MDL Number: MFCD00014417
SMILES: CC(=O)NCO

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 52.8  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 6  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2  
Rotatable Bond Count: 1  
XLogP3: -1  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • N-(Hydroxymethyl)acetamide is a versatile compound commonly utilized in chemical synthesis due to its unique properties and reactivity. In organic chemistry, it serves as a valuable building block for the synthesis of various complex molecules. Its functional groups enable it to participate in a wide range of chemical reactions, making it a valuable reagent in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science.One of the key applications of N-(Hydroxymethyl)acetamide is in the formation of amides and esters through condensation reactions. By reacting with appropriate carboxylic acids or acid chlorides, this compound can be used to form a variety of amide and ester derivatives. Additionally, its hydroxyl group can undergo further chemical transformations, allowing for the introduction of other functional groups and increasing the compound's synthetic utility.Moreover, N-(Hydroxymethyl)acetamide can also act as a protecting group for amines in organic synthesis. By temporarily blocking the amino group with this compound, chemists can selectively modify other reactive sites in a molecule without affecting the amine functionality. This strategy is commonly employed in the synthesis of complex natural products and pharmaceutical intermediates.Overall, the versatility and reactivity of N-(Hydroxymethyl)acetamide make it a valuable tool in the toolbox of synthetic chemists, enabling the efficient and controlled construction of intricate molecular structures.
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