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HCID 10313Generated: October 26, 2026

Benzohydroxamic acid

N-HYDROXYBENZAMIDE · BENZHYDROXAMIC ACID · N-BENZOYLHYDROXYLAMINE · BHAM · NSC 3136 · NSC 147248 · benzohydroxamate · n-hydroxy-benzamid

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Benzohydroxamic acid molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.32685-16-8
Molecular formulaC7H7NO2
Average molar mass137.14 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass137.04767847 g/mol
SMILESO=C(NO)c1ccccc1
InChIKeyVDEUYMSGMPQMIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID10313
ChEMBLCHEMBL16300
EC No.207-797-6
DTXSIDDTXSID7025421

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP0.3
Topological polar surface area49.3
Hydrogen bond donors2
Hydrogen bond acceptors2
Rotatable bonds1
Heavy atoms10
Formal charge0
Complexity119
LogP (partition coefficient)0.26
Solubility5 to 10 mg/mL at 74.7 °F (NTP, 1992)Soluble in alcohol. Slightly soluble in ether. Insoluble in benzene.22 g/L (6 ºC)
Boiling pointExplodes (NTP, 1992)251.96°C (rough estimate)
Melting point259 to 266 °F (NTP, 1992)128126-130 °C(lit.)
Physical DescriptionRhombic crystals or light beige solid. (NTP, 1992)
Density1.2528 (rough estimate)
Refractive index1.5030 (estimate)
Storage conditions2-8°C
pKa (acidity coefficient)pK1: 8.89(0) (20°C)
Physical stateSolid
ColorRhombic tablets
BRN1907585
StabilityMoisture and Temperature Sensitive
InChI1S/C7H7NO2/c9-7(8-10)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,10H,(H,8,9)
InChIKeyVDEUYMSGMPQMIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESONC(=O)c1ccccc1
CAS DataBase Reference495-18-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EWG's Food Scores1
FDA UNIIK8YW73872D
NIST Chemistry ReferenceBenzamide, n-hydroxy-(495-18-1)
EPA Substance Registry SystemBenzohydroxamic acid (495-18-1)
UNSPSC Code12352100
NACRESNA.22
GHS pictogramGHS07,GHS08
Signal wordWarning
GHS hazard statementsH315-H319-H335-H341
GHS precautionary statementsP201-P261-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a-P264-P280-P302+P352+P332+P313+P362+P364-P305+P351+P338+P337+P313
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
Hazard symbolsXn
Risk statements (R)68-40-20/21/22
Safety statements (S)45-36/37-36-22
Water hazard class (WGK)3
RTECS numberDF9650000
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
Customs code29280090
Storage class11 - Combustible Solids
ToxicityLD orl-rat: >500 mg/kg NCNSA6 5,26,53
REACH registrationsInactive

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationWarningH315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]H335 (97%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposureRespiratory tract irritation]H341 (97%): Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]P203, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P318, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 33 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Regulatory informationChemical: Benzamide, N-hydroxy-Status: No longer Valid Update: 18-05-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/24948Benzamide, N-hydroxy-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Fire hazardsFlash point data for this chemical are not availablehowever, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health hazardsACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. (NTP, 1992)
Reactive groupAlcohols and PolyolsAmides and Imides
Reactivity ProfileN-HYDROXYBENZAMIDE is an amide. Amides/imides react with azo and diazo compounds to generate toxic gases. Flammable gases are formed by the reaction of organic amides/imides with strong reducing agents. Amides are very weak bases (weaker than water). Imides are less basic yet and in fact react with strong bases to form salts. That is, they can react as acids. Mixing amides with dehydrating agents such as P2O5 or SOCl2 generates the corresponding nitrile. The combustion of these compounds generates mixed oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
Air and Water ReactionsSlightly soluble in water.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (100%)Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)STOT SE 3 (97%)Muta. 2 (97%)
Fire fightingFires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)
First aidEYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated areatake deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be usedif not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
Nonfire spill responseSMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, you should dampen the solid spill material with water, then transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with water to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash all contaminated surfaces with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should store this material in a refrigerator. (NTP, 1992)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
Water hazard class (WGK)3
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
RTECS numberDF9650000
Customs code29280090
ToxicityLD orl-rat: >500 mg/kg NCNSA6 5,26,53
Risk statements (R)68-40-20/21/22
Signal wordWarning
GHS pictogramGHS07,GHS08
Hazard symbolsXn
Safety statements (S)45-36/37-36-22
Storage class11 - Combustible Solids
GHS hazard statementsH315-H319-H335-H341
REACH registrationsInactive
GHS precautionary statementsP201-P261-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a-P264-P280-P302+P352+P332+P313+P362+P364-P305+P351+P338+P337+P313

Applications & Uses

Uses

Benzhydroxamic acid is used as precursor in the synthesis of novel mono-anionic and di-anionic hydroxamato complexes by reacting with BiPh3 and Bi(O(t)Bu)3, which has anti-bacterial activity against helicobacter pylori. It is used in the photometric determination of trace amounts of vanadium in alloy steels by making mixed-ligand vanadium chelates with ammonium thiocyanate. It is also involved in the palladium catalyzed synthesis of benzisoxazolones.

Uses

Benzhydroxamic acid may be employed for the Pd-catalyzed synthesis of benzisoxazolones.

General Description

Rhombic crystals or light beige solid.

Preparation & Synthesis

Preparation

To a rapidly stirred suspension of 19.6 gm (0.35 mole) of powdered anhydrous potassium hydroxide in 120 ml of pyridine, maintained at 0-5°C, is a added a solution of 13.9 gm (0.2 mole) of hydroxylamine hy­drochloride in 100 ml of pyridine. While maintaining the reaction temperature at 0-5°C, 15 gm (0.1 mole) of ethyl benzoate is added. Vigorous stirring is continued at room tempera­ture for 6 hr. Then the solids are filtered off. The solids are washed with cold water to remove inorganic coproducts. The remainder, recrystallized from aqueous ethanol, represents a 94% yield of potassium benzohy­droxamate. This salt is triturated with cold 0.01 TV hydrochloric acid. From this mixture, by the usual procedures, 12.5 gm (91% overall) of benzohydrox­amic acid is isolated, m.p. 131°C (from aqueous alcohol).