Acetohydroxamic acid
Also known as: N-Hydroxyacetamide, Acetylhydroxylamine, Lithostat, N-acetylhydroxylamine, Methylhydroxamic acid, Acethydroxamic acid, AHA
Acetohydroxamic acid (CAS 546-88-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C2H5NO2 and a molecular weight of 75.067 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 88-90 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 231.4ºC at 760 mmHg and a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H360 — May damage fertility or the unborn child. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 546-88-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-1101053-1
- Molecular Formula
- C2H5NO2
- Molecular Weight
- 75.067 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 88-90 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 231.4ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Exact Mass | 75.032028 |
| PSA | 49.33000 |
| LogP | -1.59 |
| Refractive Index | 1.421 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H360 — May damage fertility or the unborn child
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Sharma M, et al. Biotransformation of Acetamide to Acetohydroxamic Acid at Bench Scale Using Acyl Transferase Activity of Amidase of Geobacillus pallidus BTP-5x MTCC 9225. Indian J Microbiol. 2012 Mar;52(1):76-82. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2924199090 |
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| Summary | 2924199090. other acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Acetohydroxamic acid?
The CAS number of Acetohydroxamic acid is 546-88-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetohydroxamic acid?
Acetohydroxamic acid has molecular formula C2H5NO2 and molecular weight 75.067 g/mol.
Is Acetohydroxamic acid hazardous?
Acetohydroxamic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H360 — May damage fertility or the unborn child.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Acetohydroxamic acid?
For Acetohydroxamic acid, Upstream Products: Acetamide, Ethyl acetate, 1,1-Ethanediol diacetate; Downstream Products: 5-Bromobenzo[d]isoxazol-3-ylamine, 1,2-Benzisoxazol-3-amine, 2-bromo-1-phenylethan-1-one oxime.
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