What is "dimethylacetamide"

n. (context organic compound English) The amide CH₃CON(CH₃)₂, commonly used as a polar solvent.

Dimethylacetamide (DMA) is the organic compound with the formula CHC(O)N(CH). This colorless, water-miscible, high boiling liquid is commonly used as a polar solvent in organic synthesis. DMA is miscible with most other solvents, although it is poorly soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons.