Nα-Acetylglycinamide (2-Acetamidoacetamide) was used in the preparation of 3-unsubstituted 2-pyridones by a tandem reaction with chalcones.
Uses
N-Acetylglycinamide is a nootropic agent
Purification Methods
Crystallise the amide repeatedly from EtOH/Et2O. Dry it in a vacuum desiccator over KOH. [Davis & Levy J Chem Soc 3485 1951, Fischer & Otto Chem Ber 36 2106 1903, Beilstein 4 IV 2401.]
N-ACETYLGLYCINAMIDE Preparation Products And Raw materials