AMIDES MENU

Background . . .

An introduction to amides including their physical properties.

Preparation of amides . . .

Their preparation from carboxylic acids, acyl chlorides and acid anhydrides.

The hydrolysis of amides . . .

The hydrolysis of amides using acids or alkalis (including the test for an amide).

Other reactions of amides . . .

The lack of base character in amides, the dehydration of amides to make nitriles, and the Hofmann degradation of amides to make primary amines with one less carbon atom.

Polyamides . . .

A summary of the chemistry of simple polyamides like nylon and Kevlar, including their formation, structure, hydrolysis and uses.

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