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Acrylamide (Cat No.: R047784) is a small, water-soluble organic compound with the formula C₃H₅NO, consisting of a vinyl group conjugated to an amide. It is widely used in the production of polyacrylamide, a polymer employed in water treatment, paper manufacturing, and electrophoresis gels. Acrylamide also forms in starchy foods during high-temperature cooking, raising health concerns due to its potential neurotoxicity and carcinogenicity. It is handled with caution in industrial and laboratory settings, with strict safety protocols to minimize exposure through inhalation or skin contact.
| CAS Number | 79-06-1 |
| Synonyms | 2-Propenamide; Acrylic Amide; Bio-Acrylamide 50; Ethylenecarboxamide; NSC 7785; Propenamide; Vinyl Amide; |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5NO |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | prop-2-enamide |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H5NO/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H,1H2,(H2,4,5) |
| InChIKey | HRPVXLWXLXDGHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C=CC(=O)N |
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