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4-(Dimethylamino)pyridine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
25g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
4-(Dimethylamino)pyridine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
25g, Each
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Catalog number: A13016.14
also known as A13016-14
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
1122-58-3
IUPAC Name
4-(dimethylamino)pyridin-1-ium
Molecular Formula
C7H11N2
InChI Key
VHYFNPMBLIVWCW-UHFFFAOYSA-O
SMILES
CN(C)C1=CC=[NH+]C=C1
Specifications
Specification SheetAssay (GC)
≥98.5%
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Melting Point (clear melt)
109.0-116.0?C
Appearance (Color)
White to pale cream
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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Applications
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 strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
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 strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
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