C7H6N2O

C7H6N2O is the molecular formula for several chemical compounds, including benzamide and its isomers. Benzamide is an organic compound that consists of a benzene ring attached to an amide group. It is a white solid at room temperature and is soluble in water and alcohol. Benzamide is often used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals and dyes.

Other isomers with the molecular formula C7H6N2O also exist, such as o-toluamide, m-toluamide, and p-toluamide, which are positional isomers of benzamide where a methyl group is attached to the benzene ring at the ortho, meta, or para position, respectively. These isomers will have slightly different physical and chemical properties due to the placement of the methyl group.

The synthesis of benzamide typically involves the reaction of benzoic acid or benzoyl chloride with ammonia or an amine. Benzamide can also be produced through the hydrolysis of benzonitrile. The compound's reactivity is characteristic of amides, undergoing reactions like hydrolysis to form benzoic acid and ammonia, or reduction to form benzylamine. Its presence and use are primarily within chemical research and industrial synthesis.