N-Methylacetamide (CED0006874)

N-Methylacetamide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H7NO and an average molecular weight of 73.09 g/mol. N-Methylacetamide belongs to the carboximidic acids, a subclass of carboximidic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. This substance has been identified in or released from 44 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in antennas, amplifiers, coils, auxiliary devices, and communication cables or conductors, among 19 other sources. In building and construction, it is associated with roofs, floors, ceilings, fencing, and ladders, as well as three additional sources. It is also present in household cleaning and consumer products, including soap detergents, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, pipe accessories, and cigar cigarettes. Furthermore, N-Methylacetamide is linked to food, food processing, and cookware, specifically in food preservation, the processing of meats, fermentation processes for beer, and the preparation of wine or sparkling wine. It has also been detected in drinking water and water supply systems, as well as in household items such as credit card holders. The recorded route of exposure for this compound is oral.