Benzamide

/ˈbɛnzəmaɪd/ noun

An organic chemical compound made by combining benzoic acid with ammonia, used in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and chemical research.

Compound name combining 'benzo-' (from benzene/benzoic acid) and '-amide' (from ammonia), formed by standard organic chemistry nomenclature to indicate substitution of ammonia derivatives on benzoic acid.

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