Benzamide

Benzamide is an organic compound with the chemical formula of C7H7NO.

It is the simplest amide derivative of benzoic acid.

In powdered form, it appears as a white solid, while in crystalline form, it appears as colourless crystals.

[6] It is a natural alkaloid found in the herbs of Berberis pruinosa.

[6] A number of substituted benzamides are commercial drugs, including:

Skeletal formula
Skeletal formula
Ball-and-stick model
Ball-and-stick model
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentine Flammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oil Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code