Bis(dimethylamino)methane is the organic compound with the formula [(CH3)2N]2CH2.

It is classified as an aminal as well as a ditertiary amine, in fact the simplest.

It is a colorless liquid that is widely available.

It is prepared by the reaction of dimethylamine and formaldehyde:[1] It is used for the dimethylaminomethylation reactions, the reaction being initiated by the addition of a strong, anhydrous acid:[2] Bis(dimethylamino)methane, being a Lewis base, functions as a bidentate ligand.

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