Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

The N,N-Diethylacetamide is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₁₃NO. The IUPAC name of this chemical is N,N-diethylacetamide. With the CAS registry number 685-91-6, it is also named as Acetic acid diethylamide. The product's classification code is Tumor data. Besides, it is a clear colorless liquid, which should be stored in a closed cool and dry place. It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Physical properties about N,N-Diethylacetamide are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.32; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.32; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.32; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.02; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.02; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 35.41; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 35.41; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (10)Polar Surface Area: 20.31 Å²; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.422; (12)Molar Refractivity: 33.59 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 131.9 cm³; (14)Polarizability: 13.31×10^-24cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 27.3 dyne/cm; (16)Density: 0.872 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 69.3 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 42.17 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 185.5 °C at 760 mmHg; (20)Vapour Pressure: 0.695 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by acetic acid anhydride and diethylamine. This reaction is a kind of Condensation. The reaction time is 3 hours with reaction temperature of 100 °C. The yield is about 91%.

Uses of N,N-Diethylacetamide: it can be used to produce N,N-diethyl-thioacetamide. It will need reagent xylene and phosphorus (V)-sulfide.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Besides, this chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection and take off immediately all contaminated clothing. In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C(N(CC)CC)C
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C6H13NO/c1-4-7(5-2)6(3)8/h4-5H2,1-3H3
(3)InChIKey: AJFDBNQQDYLMJN-UHFFFAOYAQ
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO/c1-4-7(5-2)6(3)8/h4-5H2,1-3H3
(5)Std. InChIKey: AJFDBNQQDYLMJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: