The addition of amides decreases the temperature of maximum density of water suggesting a disruptive effect on water structure. The amides in aqueous solution do not follow the Despretz equation in the concentration range considered. The temperature shift Δθ as a function of molality is represented by a second order equation. The Despretz constants were determined considering the dilute concentration region for each amide solution. Solute disrupting effect of amides becomes smaller as its hydrophobic character increases.