Oxamic acid

Oxamic acid
	; Ball and stick model of oxamic acid
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name Oxamic acid
	Other names Amino(oxo)acetic acid; 2-Amino-2-oxoacetic acid; 2-oxoglycine; Aminooxoacetic acid; Oxalamic acid; Oxamidic acid; 2-Amino-2-oxoethanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS Number	471-47-6 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	949;
ECHA InfoCard	100.006.768
PubChem CID	974;
UNII	QU60N5OPLG ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID6060052 ;
	SMILES C(=O)(C(=O)O)N;
Properties
Chemical formula	NH2C(O)COOH
Molar mass	89.050 g·mol−1
Appearance	White solid
Melting point	209 °C
Solubility in water	Soluble
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Oxamic acid is an organic compound with the formula NH₂C(O)COOH. It is a white, water-soluble solid. It is the monoamide of oxalic acid. Oxamic acid inhibits lactate dehydrogenase A. The active site of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is closed off once oxamic acid attaches to the LDH-NADH complex, effectively inhibiting it.

Oxamic acid also has applications in polymer chemistry. It increases the water solubility of certain polymers, including polyester, epoxide, and acrylic upon binding with them.

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