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Benzamide

Ben-zam′ide

,
Noun.
[
Benz
oin +
amide
.]
(Chem.)
A transparent crystalline substance,
C6H5.CO.NH2
, obtained by the action of ammonia upon chloride of benzoyl, as also by several other reactions with benzoyl compounds.

Definition 2024


benzamide

benzamide

English

Noun

benzamide (plural benzamides)

  1. (organic chemistry) The amide of benzoic acid or any of its derivatives; several of its derivatives are pharmaceuticals