Amide

Name:
Amide
Detailed information:
A nitrogenous compound related to or derived from ammonia. Reaction of an alkali metal with ammonia yields inorganic amides, e.g., sodium amide (NaNH₂). Organic amides are characterized by an acyl group (—CONH₂) usually attached to an organic group (R═CONH₂); formamide (HCONH₂) and carbamide (urea) CO(NH₂)₂ are common examples.See Polyamide.