Oxamide

Oxamide is the organic compound with the formula (CONH2)2. This white crystalline solid is soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in water and insoluble in diethyl ether. Oxamide is the diamide derived from oxalic acid, and the hydrate of cyanogen.

Not to be confused with Oxanamide.
Oxamide
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Oxamide
Systematic IUPAC name
Ethanediamide
Other names
  • Oxalamide
  • Oxamimidic acid
  • Diaminoglyoxal
  • Oxalic acid diamide
  • 1-Carbamoyl-formimidic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.006.767
EC Number
  • 207-442-5
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C2H4N2O2/c3-1(5)2(4)6/h(H2,3,5)(H2,4,6) N
    Key: YIKSCQDJHCMVMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N N
  • InChI=1/C2H4N2O2/c3-1(5)2(4)6/h(H2,3,5)(H2,4,6)
    Key: YIKSCQDJHCMVMK-UHFFFAOYAL
  • NC(=O)C(N)=O
Properties
(CONH2)2
Molar mass 88.0654 g/mol
Appearance White powder
Density 1.667 g/cm3
Melting point 122 °C (252 °F; 395 K)
Boiling point 324 °C (615 °F; 597 K) , decomposes above 350 °C
Slightly soluble
Solubility Soluble in ethanol, insoluble in diethyl ether
−39.0·10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
Flash point > 300 °C (572 °F; 573 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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Infobox references
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