Electron spin resonance (ESR), thermogravimetry analysis (TGA), and differential thermal analysis (DTA) were performed on acrylamide (C 3 H 5 NO) polycrystal samples. The samples were irradiated at 298 K for 24, 48, 72, and 96 h using 60 Cogamma source. ESR measurements were carried out between 120 and 450 K. The ESR signals were recorded from the samples exposed to 60 Co -gamma rays for 72 and 96 h. Between 120 and 450 K the spectra changed in a manner roughly. It was detected by means of e.s.r. spectra that unpaired electron took place due to scission of pi bond in the carbon-carbon double bonds in the substance. The produced radiation damage center on the sample was attributed to ÁCH 2 -CH-R Additionally, thermal behavior of the acrylamide samples were investigated by using TGA and DTA methods. It was observed that both irradiated and not irradiated samples decomposed at three steps.