N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]dodecanamide(CAS: 3179-80-4)

N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]dodecanamide (CAS: 3179-80-4) is a white or off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 270.39 g/mol. It has good solubility in organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, and dimethylformamide. Chemically, it is stable under normal conditions but can react with strong acids or bases to form amine salts. It is less reactive towards typical organic reagents.

N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]dodecanamide (CAS: 3179-80-4) is typically synthesized by reacting dodecanoyl chloride with 3-(dimethylaminopropyl)amine in the presence of a base such as triethylamine. The reaction is carried out in a solvent like dichloromethane. The yield is generally high, and the product can be isolated by recrystallization from a suitable solvent.

N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]dodecanamide (CAS: 3179-80-4) is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of certain compounds and in the polymer industry for the modification of polymer surfaces. It also finds applications in the production of sensors and semiconductors due to its amine functionality.

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