The reaction is carried out in the presence of
a base stronger than the amine, like pyridine, which removes HCl so
formed and shifts the equilibrium to the right hand side Amines also react with benzoyl chloride (C6H5COCl) This reaction
is known as benzoylation 3
6
5
6
5
2
3
Methanamine
Benzoyl chloride
N
Methylbenzamide
NH
C C
O
CH
C H
CH
C H
H l
NH
l
C
C
O
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What do you think is the product of the reaction of amines with
carboxylic acids