CH32NCONH2

CH3CH2CONH2, also known as propanamide, is a simple amide derived from propanoic acid. It has the chemical formula C3H7NO and a molar mass of approximately 73.09 g/mol. In this molecule, a propyl group (CH3CH2) is attached to a carbamoyl group (CONH2). Propanamide is a white crystalline solid at room temperature. Its physical properties include a melting point around 79-81 °C and a boiling point around 213 °C. It is soluble in water and ethanol. Propanamide can be synthesized through the reaction of propionyl chloride with ammonia, or by the dehydration of propionamide. It is a relatively stable compound under normal conditions. Amides like propanamide are characterized by the presence of a carbonyl group bonded to a nitrogen atom. This functional group influences their chemical reactivity and physical properties. Propanamide itself does not have widespread commercial applications but serves as an example of a primary amide in organic chemistry. It can undergo typical amide reactions, such as hydrolysis to form propanoic acid and ammonia.