acetamide
1 synonym for acetamide, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In organic chemistry, the amide of acetic acid, with the formula CH3CONH2.
Synonyms
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ethanamide
How to use acetamide
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acetamide crystals
synthesise acetamide
acetamide solution
This is a technical chemistry term rarely used outside a laboratory or classroom context.
Etymology
Acetamide is a blend of acetyl and amide, formed within English chemical naming to describe a compound built from those two parts.
Full origin of acetamide →Frequently asked questions
What is acetamide?
It is a chemical compound, the amide of acetic acid, with the formula CH3CONH2.
Is acetamide the same as ethanamide?
Yes, ethanamide is simply the IUPAC name for acetamide.
Where does the name acetamide come from?
It is formed by blending acetyl with amide, reflecting the compound's structure.
