An esteramide compound of the following formula (I):R1OOC-A-CONR2R3 (I)is described, wherein:A is a covalent bond or a methylene group —CH2—R1 is an optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon group including from 5 to 36 carbon atoms,R2 and R3, either identical or different, are groups selected from a hydrogen atom, and optionally substituted hydrocarbon groups, preferably including from 1 to 36 carbon atoms, andR2 and R3 not being simultaneously hydrogen atoms.Also described, are applications for using the esteramide compound, notably as a solvent.
