Dimethylacetamide

C₄H₉NO

IUPAC: N,N-Dimethylacetamide

CAS: 127-19-5

Overview

DMAc is a powerful dipolar aprotic solvent used in the production of synthetic fibers and pharmaceutical manufacture.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	9	1.0080
Carbon	C	4	12.0110
Nitrogen	N	1	14.0070
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×9

10.4%

Carbon ×4

55.1%

Nitrogen ×1

16.1%

Oxygen ×1

18.4%

Uses

• Synthetic fiber production
• Pharmaceutical solvent
• Polymer solvent

Fun Facts

✦ Key solvent for spinning aramid fibers like Kevlar

Safety

⚠ Reproductive toxin
⚠ Skin absorption

Structure

SMILES

CC(=O)N(C)C

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 87.12 g/mol
Density: 0.9370 g/cm³
Melting Point: -20.0 °C
Boiling Point: 165.0 °C
Solubility: miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 87.0684
XLogP: -0.8
TPSA: 20.3 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 6
Complexity: 58.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dimethylacetamide?

Dimethylacetamide (C₄H₉NO) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name N,N-Dimethylacetamide.

What is the molecular weight of Dimethylacetamide?

Dimethylacetamide has a molar mass of 87.12 g/mol.

What state is Dimethylacetamide at room temperature?

Dimethylacetamide is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Dimethylacetamide organic or inorganic?

Dimethylacetamide is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Dimethylacetamide?

Dimethylacetamide (C₄H₉NO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).