Answer to Question #168460 in Organic Chemistry for -

Question

Multi step synthesis of N- ethylethamide from ethanoyl chloride? To include the reagents, reaction conditions and also product- thanks

Answer 1

The Reaction Between Ethanoyl chloride and Ethylamine

Ethanoyl chloride reacts violently with a cold concentrated solution of ethylamine. A white solid product is formed which is a mixture of N-ethylethanamide (an N-substituted amide) and ethylammonium chloride.