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.
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Butyramide
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C4H9NO | |
Molar mass | 87.122 g·mol−1 |
Density | 1.03 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 115 to 116 °C (239 to 241 °F; 388 to 389 K) |
Boiling point | 216 °C (421 °F; 489 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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.