Acylation of Amines
Primary amines on reaction with acid chlorides or acid anhydrides give N-substituted amides. For example, aniline on reaction with ethanoyl chloride (acetyl chloride) gives acetanilide.
Primary amines on reaction with acid chlorides or acid anhydrides give N-substituted amides. For example, aniline on reaction with ethanoyl chloride (acetyl chloride) gives acetanilide.