Dimethylacetamide (DMA) is the organic compound with the formula CH₃C(O)N(CH₃)₂. 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.

Dimethylacetamide (DMA) is the organic compound with the formula CH₃C(O)N(CH₃)₂. 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.