The N-(Hydroxymethyl)benzamide, with the CAS registry number 6282-02-6, is also known as Benzamidomethanol. It belongs to the product categories of Intermediates of Dyes and Pigments; Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Amides, Anilides, Anhydrides & Salts. Its EINECS registry number is 228-495-0. This chemical's molecular formula is C₈H₉NO₂ and molecular weight is 151.16. What's more, its IUPAC name is the same with its product name. It should be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

Physical properties about N-(Hydroxymethyl)benzamide are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.445; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.45; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.45; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.28; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.28; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 41.59; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 41.59; (9)#H bond acceptors: 3; (10)#H bond donors: 2; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (12)Polar Surface Area: 49.33 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.564; (14)Molar Refractivity: 41.411 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 127.286 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 16.416×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 49.221 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.188 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 184.239 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 66.376 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 381.027 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of N-(Hydroxymethyl)benzamide: this chemical can be prepared by benzamide with formaldehyde. This reaction needs reagent K₂CO₃ and solvent H₂O at ambient temperature. The reaction time is 2 hours. The yield is 50 %.

Uses of N-(Hydroxymethyl)benzamide: (1) it is used as dyes intermediates, and also in organic synthesis; (2) it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it can react with benzoic acid to get 3-(benzoylamino-methyl)-benzoic acid. This is condensation reaction and the reaction occurs with reagent H₂SO₄. The yield is 70 %.

When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be very careful. This chemical may cause damage to health and may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It is harmful if swallowed. This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Therefore, you should wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contacting with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: O=C(NCO)c1ccccc1
(2) InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9NO2/c10-6-9-8(11)7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,10H,6H2,(H,9,11)
(3) InChIKey: UOUBPDZUBVJZOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N