Butyramide is the amide of butyric acid.

It has the molecular formula C3H7CONH2.

It is a white solid that is freely soluble in water and ethanol, but slightly soluble in diethyl ether.

At room temperature, butyramide is a crystalline solid and in contrast to butyric acid, it is devoid of an unpleasant, rancid smell.

Butyramide can be synthesized by: Some of its derivatives have shown preliminary strong anticonvulsive activity and inhibitory action on histone deacetylases, which are crucial enzymes controlling the proliferative or differentiation status of most cells.