 formamide, also known as methanamide, is an amide derived from formic acid. it is a clear liquid which is miscible with water and has an ammonia-like odor. it is chemical feedstock for the manufacture of sulfa drugs, other pharmaceuticals, herbicides, pesticides and the manufacture of hydrocyanic acid. it has been used as a softener for paper and fiber. it is a solvent for many ionic compounds. it has also been used as a solvent for resins and plasticizers. formamide will begin to partially decompose into carbon monoxide and ammonia at 180&nbsp;Â°c. when heated strongly, formamide decomposes to hydrogen cyanide (hcn) and water vapor. ==production== ===historical
Amide_solvents Amides