- ▸ Solvent: Dissolves many organic and inorganic compounds in the molten state.
- ▸ Plasticizer: Softener for paper, leather, textiles, and certain plastics.
- ▸ Wetting/penetrating agent: Hygroscopic processing aid.
- ▸ Intermediate: Reactant and stabilizer in organic synthesis.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to Acetamide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Acetamide (CAS 60-35-5) is the simplest acyclic amide. It is used as a solvent, plasticizer, stabilizer, and wetting/penetrating agent, and as a humectant and intermediate in organic synthesis. Molten acetamide is an effective solvent for many organic and inorganic compounds.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 200-473-5
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Regulatory restriction status
Acetamide (Ethanamide) (CAS 60-35-5) appears on the regulatory list(s) below. This is public regulatory information about the substance — not a statement about any specific supplier’s material, and not a safety claim. Confirm the current status for your jurisdiction and intended use.
- California Proposition 65: listed for cancer, listed 1 Jan 1990. A California Proposition 65 warning applies (see the warning above).
Sources: ECHA Candidate List / Annex XIV / Annex XVII (echa.europa.eu); U.S. EPA TSCA; UN Stockholm Convention / EU POPs Regulation; California OEHHA Proposition 65 list. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is acetamide commonly used for?
Acetamide (CAS 60-35-5) is the simplest acyclic amide. It is used as a solvent, plasticizer, stabilizer, and wetting/penetrating agent, as a humectant, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. In its molten state it is an effective solvent for many organic and inorganic compounds.
Is CH3CONH2 the same as ethanamide?
Yes. CH3CONH2 is acetamide, whose IUPAC name is ethanamide; the two names refer to the identical compound, CAS 60-35-5. "Acetamide" is the common name and "ethanamide" is the systematic name.
What is ethanamide (acetamide) used for in industry?
As ethanamide it serves the same roles: a molten solvent for organic and inorganic compounds, a plasticizer/softener for paper, leather, textiles, and certain plastics, a hygroscopic wetting and penetrating agent, and a reactant or stabilizer in organic synthesis.
What is the CAS number and molecular formula of acetamide?
Acetamide has CAS number 60-35-5 and molecular formula C2H5NO, classified in the Acids & Salts family. Its HS classification is 2924.19 (acyclic amides and derivatives, other).
Where do I find handling data, and how is bulk acetamide supplied?
Handling, GHS classification, and storage guidance are in the product Safety Data Sheet, supplied by RawSource with every order. RawSource ships reagent acetamide crystal with CoA and SDS per lot, packaged and priced per order; submit a bulk RFQ for a current quote and lead time.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Acetamide (Ethanamide)?
Acetamide (Ethanamide) (CAS 60-35-5) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 200-473-5).