Synthesis and production

DMA is prepared commercially by the reaction of dimethylamine with acetic anhydride or acetic acid. Dehydration of the salt of dimethylamine and acetic acid also furnishes this compound:
: CH₃CO₂H·HN(CH₃)₂ -> H₂O + CH₃CON(CH₃)₂

Dimethylacetamide can also be produced by the reaction of dimethylamine

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