What is N-Methylacetamide CAS 79-16-3?
N-Methylacetamide (NMA) CAS 79-16-3 is an N-substituted acetamide commonly employed as a polar solvent and intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, as well as in electrochemical systems.
Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Appearance |
colourless liquid or solid |
| Melting Point |
26-28 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point |
204-206 °C (lit.) |
| Density |
0.957 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| pka |
16.61±0.46(Predicted) |
| Fp |
227 °F |
| pH |
7 (H2O) |
| Storage Conditions |
Inert atmosphere, Room Temperature |
Features
- Amide Structure: Belongs to the acetamide family with N-methyl substitution.
- Polar Medium: Widely utilized in systems requiring polar organic media.
- Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block in multiple chemical production pathways.
- Lab Utility: Frequently used in research and electrochemical studies.
- Cross-Industry Use: Applicable in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and industrial chemistry.
Applications
- Chemical Intermediate: Used in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
- Solvent Use: Functions as a solvent in organic synthesis and electrochemical applications.
- Electrochemistry: Applied in electrochemical research and electrolyte systems.
- Materials Production: Utilized in the preparation of electronic and construction-related materials.
- Laboratory Reagent: Employed in analytical and experimental chemistry settings.
Packaging
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