Benzamide is a white solid with the chemical formula of C6H5C(O)NH2. It is the simplest amide derivative of benzoic acid. It is slightly soluble in water, and soluble in many organic solvents.
Benzamide on radioiodination by different labeling procedures results in large-scale production of radioiodinated benzamides having potential therapeutic application for patients with metastatic malignant melanoma.