Compound Q&A
How is N,N-Dimethylbutanamide (CAS: 760-79-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
N,N-Dimethylbutanamide is typically synthesized by reacting butanoic acid with dimethylamine. The reaction is carried out under mild conditions, and the yield is around 85-90%. Commonly, the reaction mixture is distilled to isolate the product, and it is purged with nitrogen to remove any residual dimethylamine and other impurities.
About
CAS No
760-79-2
English Name
N,N-Dimethylbutanamide
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO
Molecular Weight
115.18 g/mol
SMILES
CCCC(=O)N(C)C
InChIKey
VIJUZNJJLALGNJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-04 19:14
