Uses
Methyl 3-(dimethylamino)propionate was used in the synthesis of lithium enolate via reaction with lithium diisopropylamide.
Preparation
Methyl 3-(Dimethylamino)propionate can be obtained by the reaction of methyl acrylate with dimethylamine in ether at 0-25 °C
[1].
General Description
Methyl 3-(Dimethylamino)propionate is an organic synthetic reagent used for the preparation of α-methylene esters, acids and lactones.
storage
Methyl 3-(dimethylamino)propionate exhibits typical tendency of amines to
undergo slow oxidation in the air. Use in a fume hood.
References
1. Rouvier, E.; Giacomoni, J.-C.; Cambon, A. BSF 1971, 1717.
