Butyramide

Butyramide is the amide of butyric acid. It has the molecular formula C3H7CONH2. It is a white solid that 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 unpleasant, rancid smell. Butyramide is the amide of butyric acid. It has the molecular formula C3H7CONH2. It is a white solid that 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 unpleasant, rancid smell.