PROCESS FOR PREPARING 3-DIMETHYLAMINO-2,2- DIMETHYLPROPANAL

摘要

An improved process for preparing 3-dimethylamino-2,2-dimethylpropanal from isobutyraldehyde, dimethylamine and a source of formaldehyde is disclosed wherein the process is carried out at a pH value of 9 to 11. 3-Dimethylamino-2,2-dimethylpropanal is useful as an intermediate in the preparation of a variety of compounds such as pharmaceuticals, plant growth hormones, fungicides, herbicides and flotation auxiliaries.