Lactamide
CAS 2043-43-8
EC 218-049-3
Formula C3H7NO2
MW 89.09 g/mol
Pharmaceutical Intermediates Pharmaceuticals & HealthcarePersonal Care & CosmeticsFood & Nutrition Humectant & MoisturizingSolvent & Carrier
Description
Lactamide (CAS 2043-43-8, EC 218-049-3), also known as lactic amide or DL-lactamide, is the amide derivative of lactic acid with the molecular formula C3H7NO2. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 2924.19.8000 as a carboxyamide compound.
In pharmaceutical formulations, lactamide functions as a humectant by binding water molecules within a matrix, improving moisture retention in topical and oral dosage forms. In personal care applications, it serves as a solvent and carrier, enhancing the solubility and skin penetration of active ingredients. Food and nutrition manufacturers also evaluate it as a processing aid where controlled hygroscopicity is required.
Lactamide is supplied as a powder to crystalline solid and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market access. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation including SDS, certificate of analysis, and batch traceability. Standard packaging formats vary by supplier; pharmaceutical-grade documentation is available on request.
In pharmaceutical formulations, lactamide functions as a humectant by binding water molecules within a matrix, improving moisture retention in topical and oral dosage forms. In personal care applications, it serves as a solvent and carrier, enhancing the solubility and skin penetration of active ingredients. Food and nutrition manufacturers also evaluate it as a processing aid where controlled hygroscopicity is required.
Lactamide is supplied as a powder to crystalline solid and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market access. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation including SDS, certificate of analysis, and batch traceability. Standard packaging formats vary by supplier; pharmaceutical-grade documentation is available on request.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 74-75 °C |
| Boiling Point | 165.17°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.1948 (rough estimate) |
| Color | White to Almost white |
| Form | powder to crystal |
| Water Solubility | 782.20g/L(25 ºC) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4368 (estimate) |
| Log P | -1.161 (est) |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H315H319H335
P
P261P264P271P280P319P321P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 2924.19.8000 |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
2-hydroxypropanamideDL-lactamidelactic amideMeCH(OH)CONH2(±)-Lactamide
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