Benzamide
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Benzamide is an off-white solid with the chemical formula of C6H5CONH2. It is a derivative of benzoic acid
. It is slightly soluble in water, and soluble in many organic solvents.
Benzoic acid
Benzoic acid , C7H6O2 , is a colorless crystalline solid and the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. The name derived from gum benzoin, which was for a long time the only source for benzoic acid. Its salts are used as a food preservative and benzoic acid is an important precursor for the synthesis...
. It is slightly soluble in water, and soluble in many organic solvents.