C6H5CONH2

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Benzamide \Ben*zam"ide\, n. [Benzoin + amide.] (Chem.)
     A transparent crystalline substance, {C6H5.CO.NH2}, obtained
     by the action of ammonia upon chloride of benzoyl, as also by
     several other reactions with benzoyl compounds.
     [1913 Webster]