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Acrylamide, also known as Pop-2-enamide, is an organic molecule from the functional group of amides. It has three carbon atoms and a pi bond between two of them. Commonly found in industrialized foods, it is not added to products, but originates from the chemical reaction between asparagine (enzyme) and glucose (carbohydrate) when they are heated to a temperature equal to or greater than 120°C. It is also present in cigarette smoke. In addition, Acrylamide has applications in civil construction, as it can be polymerized in the form of polyacrylamide.
