Synthesis of N-Methylbenzamide

Is it not better to buy benzoyl chloride and methylamine? Or  buy the N-methylbenzamid straight off?

I agree with rolnor, what is the goal here? Its a very simple chemical that is commercially available, or can be made in one step using other easy commercial materials. Starting from benzene is just making extra work and expense.

Heck, you could even start from benzoic acid and methylamine.

Also, whenever methylamine comes up, I start assuming people are hunting to meth advice (I know you aren't rolnor).

The goal is just that, to detail a synthesis process for N-methylbenzamide from simpler components. I'm just a complete scrub in chemistry and, from my point of view, i''m not sure which pathway to go. So I was hoping to get some recommendations on efficient pathways from more experienced chemists. Even some links to relevant resources would be nice.

Although what you've already given me is pretty good, thanks

Edit: figured out the methylamine + benzoyl chloride pathway, i'll stick with that