Acrylamide

Description

Acrylamide · CAS 79-06-1 · C3H5NO. UNII 20R035KLCI. Boiling Point: 189 °F at 2 mmHg (EPA, 1998); Boiling Point: 192.6 °C; Boiling Point: 192.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	79-06-1
PubChem CID	6579
Molecular formula	C3H5NO
IUPAC name	prop-2-enamide
UNII (FDA)	20R035KLCI

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	71.08
XLogP3	-0.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	71.037113783
Monoisotopic Mass	71.037113783
Topological Polar Surface Area	43.1
Heavy Atom Count	5
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	189 °F at 2 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point	192.6 °C
Boiling Point	192.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	125 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	184 °F (EPA, 1998)
Melting Point	84.5 °C
Melting Point	184 °F
Flash Point	280.4 °F (EPA, 1998)
Flash Point	138 °C (280 °F) - closed cup
Flash Point	138 °C c.c.

Physical description & handling notes

• Acrylamide appears as white crystalline solid shipped either as a solid or in solution. A confirmed carcinogen. Toxic by skin absorption. Less dense than water and soluble in water. May be toxic by ingestion. Used for sewage and waste treatment, to make dyes, adhesives. The solid is stable at room temperature, but upon melting may violently polymerize. Toxic, irritating to skin, eyes, etc.
• Acrylamide solution, [aqueous] appears as a colorless aqueous solution of a solid. Often at a concentration of 40% (w/v). Spills can easily penetrate the soil and contaminate groundwater and nearby streams. Used for sewage and waste treatment and to make dyes and adhesives. Toxic, irritating to skin, eyes, etc. Produce toxic oxides of nitrogen when burned.
• Acrylamide solution, [flammable liquid label] appears as a solution of a colorless crystalline solid. Flash point depends on the solvent but below 141 °F. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used for sewage and waste treatment, to make dyes and adhesives.
• Liquid; Other Solid
• White crystalline, odorless solid; [NIOSH]
• Solid

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS CONTAMINANT: Food Contaminant TRS 959-JECFA 72 72nd_2011_Acrylamide.pdf CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Acrylamide) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
GHS notification summary	3.7% (58 / 1562)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	3.7% (58 / 1562)
Reported hazard statements	H301, H312, H315, H317, H319, H332, H340, H350

Documented Uses

• Acrylamide is used as a reactive monomer and intermediate in the production of organic chemicals and in the synthesis of polyacrylamides. Acrylamide is also used as a flocculent for sewage and waste treatment, soil conditioning agents, ore processing, paper and textile industries, and in the manufacture of dyes, adhesives, and permanent press fabrics.
• Used as a polymer or copolymer to produce sealants, adhesives, fibers, paper sizing, molded parts, water coagulants, and textiles. In the United States, 90% of acrylamide is used to produce polyacrylamide for water treatment (60%), pulp and paper production (20%) and mineral processing (10%); [ACGIH]
• Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry]
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]
• Working with Glues and Adhesives [Category: Other]
• Sewer and Wastewater Treatment [Category: Industry]

Synonyms

ACRYLAMIDE; 79-06-1; 2-Propenamide; prop-2-enamide; Propenamide; Acrylic acid amide; Acrylic amide; Ethylenecarboxamide; Vinyl amide; Akrylamid; Acrylagel; Propeneamide; Optimum; Amresco Acryl-40; Propenoic acid amide; Ethylene Carboxamide

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Acrylamide?

CAS 79-06-1; molecular formula C3H5NO; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Acrylamide known by?

ACRYLAMIDE, 79-06-1, 2-Propenamide, prop-2-enamide, Propenamide, Acrylic acid amide.

What is the regulatory status of Acrylamide?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS; CONTAMINANT: Food Contaminant; TRS 959-JECFA 72.

Is Acrylamide classified as hazardous?

3.7% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (58 of 1562).

What are the key physical properties of Acrylamide?

Boiling Point: 189 °F at 2 mmHg (EPA, 1998); Boiling Point: 192.6 °C; Boiling Point: 192.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 125 °C @760 [mm Hg].

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