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Paracetamol Structure, 3D Viewer, SMILES and Properties

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is an analgesic and antipyretic compound. This page includes the paracetamol structure, 3D viewer, identifiers, properties, class, and MolDraw editor link.

Published: 6 Jun 2026 ยท Data identifiers cross-checkable with PubChem CID 1983

Structure

2D chemical structure of paracetamol

Paracetamol contains a para-substituted phenol and an acetanilide group. It is a compact example for discussing phenols, amides, aromatic substitution patterns, and medicinal chemistry identifiers.

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3D Viewer

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Properties and Use

  • Common names: Paracetamol, acetaminophen
  • IUPAC name: N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide
  • Class: analgesic and antipyretic; anilide derivative
  • Typical chemistry context: phenols, amides, hydrogen bonding, and simple drug-like small molecules.