Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
619-55-6
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO
Molecular Weight
135.16 g/mol
Synonym

p-Methylbenzamide, Benzamide, 4-methyl; p-Toluamide; Cladribine - Impurity F


 

Keywords
Aromatics
Amines
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4-Methylbenzamide (also known as p-toluamide) is an aromatic amide with the formula C₈H₉NO. It consists of a benzene ring bearing a methyl group in the para position and an amide functional group (–CONH₂). It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other aromatic compounds.