Acetamide

Formula:  CH₃CONH₂

Origin of name:  from Latin for vinegar, and from ammonia

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  3m

Twinning:

Unit cell: a = 11.44 Å, c = 13.5 Å

Colour:  Colourless to gray

Diaphaneity: Translucent to transparent

Luster:

Habit:  Crystals small; granular aggregates

Hardness:  1 to 1.5

Specific gravity:  1.17

Cleavage:  None

Tenacity:

Streak: White

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