Acetamide

Acetamide (CAS 60-35-5, EC 200-473-5) is an organic amide derived from acetic acid, also known commercially as Ethanamide or AMIDE C2, with the molecular formula C2H5NO. It carries no assigned E-code. It belongs to the amide class of nitrogen-containing compounds and is catalogued under HS code 29241900.

In pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications, acetamide functions as a pH buffer and catalyst, stabilising reaction environments where precise acid-base control is critical to yield and reproducibility. In personal care formulations, it acts as a skin conditioner and foaming agent by modifying surface tension and supporting moisture retention at the cellular interface.

Acetamide is supplied as a crystalline solid and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market compliance. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications against Ph.Eur. or equivalent pharmacopoeial standards where pharmaceutical-grade material is required. Standard packaging formats include fibre drums and multi-layer bags for bulk orders.