Oxamide

Oxamide (CAS 471-46-5), also known as oxalamide, is the diamide form of oxalic acid used industrially as a slow-release nitrogen source and pH buffer.

Where is Oxamide used?

• Agriculture: slow-release fertilizers where gradual soil hydrolysis delivers nitrogen over extended periods
• Pulp and paper: buffering agent to stabilize process pH during chemical pulping and bleaching stages
• Textile and leather processing: pH regulation in dyebath and tanning formulations
• Specialty resin and polymer formulators incorporate it as a stabilizer or co-reactant.

Good to know: Its low solubility and controlled hydrolysis rate make it a functional alternative to conventional urea-based nitrogen carriers, reducing leaching losses compared to fast-release alternatives.

Commercial specifications

• Purity: 98% to 99%+ on a dry basis
• Packaging: 25 kg bags; bulk quantities available