| Pin | 2-Hydroxypropanamide |
|---|---|
| Othernames | 2-Hydroxypropionamide; Lactic acid amide; Lactic amide; α-Hydroxypropionamide |
Lactamide is an amide derived from lactic acid. It is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 73-76 °C.
Lactamide can be prepared by the catalytic hydration of lactonitrile.[1]
References
- ^ "Process for preparing lactamide". No. 5756842.