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4-(Dimethylamino)pyridine, 99%, prilled, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
4-(Dimethylamino)pyridine is a useful nucleophilic catalyst for various reactions viz. esterifications with anhydrides, the Baylis-Hillman reaction, hydrosilylations, tritylation and Steglich rearrangement. It is also an effective catalyst for transesterification of beta-keto esters and silylation of alcohols.
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4-(Dimethylamino)pyridine is a useful nucleophilic catalyst for various reactions viz. esterifications with anhydrides, the Baylis-Hillman reaction, hydrosilylations, tritylation and Steglich rearrangement. It is also an effective catalyst for transesterification of beta-keto esters and silylation of alcohols.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol, benzene, ethyl acetate, chloroform, methylene chloride, acetone, and acetic acid. Slightly soluble in ether, diisopropyl ether, cyclohexane, hexane, and water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 110°C to 113°C |
Boiling Point | 162°C (50 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 124°C (255°F) |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN2928 |
Beilstein | 110354 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in methanol,benzene,ethyl acetate,chloroform,methylene chloride,acetone,and acetic acid. Slightly soluble in ether,diisopropyl ether,cyclohexane,hexane,and water. |
Formula Weight | 122.17 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Physical Form | Prills |
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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M31L032 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/02/2025 | H51715.22,H51715.06,H51715.14 |
Q25D056 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/11/2024 | H51715.22,H51715.06,H51715.14 |
U25D021 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/05/2022 | H51715.22,H51715.06,H51715.14 |
G05Y006 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/12/2021 | H51715.22,H51715.06,H51715.14 |
P23B015 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/12/2021 | H51715.22,H51715.06,H51715.14 |
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