HEXANAMIDE

Synonym(s):Caproamide

CAS NO.：628-02-4
Empirical Formula: C6H13NO
Molecular Weight: 115.17
MDL number: MFCD00008046
EINECS: 211-024-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-07-16 09:55:30

What is HEXANAMIDE?

Chemical properties

colourless crystalline solid

Definition

ChEBI: Hexanamide is a fatty amide of hexanoic acid. It is a primary carboxamide and a primary fatty amide. It is functionally related to a hexanoic acid.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 45, p. 2599, 1967 DOI: 10.1139/v67-422
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 49, p. 2015, 1984 DOI: 10.1021/jo00185a038

General Description

Colorless crystals.

Air & Water Reactions

Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

HEXANAMIDE is an amide. Amides/imides react with azo and diazo compounds to generate toxic gases. Flammable gases are formed by the reaction of organic amides/imides with strong reducing agents. Amides are very weak bases (weaker than water). Imides are less basic yet and in fact react with strong bases to form salts. That is, they can react as acids. Mixing amides with dehydrating agents such as P2O5 or SOCl2 generates the corresponding nitrile. The combustion of these compounds generates mixed oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Can react with mineral acids and bases.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data are not available for HEXANAMIDE, but HEXANAMIDE is probably combustible.

Purification Methods

Recrystallise the amide from hot water. [Beilstein 2 H 324, 2 I 141, 2 II 286, 2 III 732.]

Properties of HEXANAMIDE

Melting point:	100-102 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	215.49°C (rough estimate)
Density	0.9990
refractive index	1.4200 (estimate)
pka	16.76±0.40(Predicted)
form	Flakes
color	White to off-white
Water Solubility	29.72g/L(25 ºC)
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with acids, bases, strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	628-02-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Hexanamide (628-02-4)

Safety information for HEXANAMIDE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.