Compound Q&A
How is N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium acetate (CAS: 10581-12-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium acetate can be synthesized by reacting methylamine with acetic anhydride in the presence of a catalytic amount of a strong acid like hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid. The reaction involves the formation of methyl acetate followed by the protonation of the amine group to form the salt.
About
CAS No
10581-12-1
English Name
N,N,N-Trimethylmethanaminium acetate
Molecular Formula
C6H15NO2
Molecular Weight
133.19 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)[O-].C[N+](C)(C)C
InChIKey
MRYQZMHVZZSQRT-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:18
