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8.20499

Sigma-Aldrich

4-(Dimethylamino)pyridine

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

4-(Dimethylamino)pyridine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H10N2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
EC Index Number:
214-353-5
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

solid

autoignition temp.

420 °C

potency

140 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
90 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

pH

11 (20 °C, 60 g/L in H2O)

bp

138-140 °C/24 hPa

mp

110-112 °C

transition temp

flash point 124 °C

solubility

60 g/L

bulk density

520 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C7H10N2/c1-9(2)7-3-5-8-6-4-7/h3-6H,1-2H3/p+1

InChI key

VHYFNPMBLIVWCW-UHFFFAOYSA-O

Application

  • Synthesis and Catalytic Application: Discusses the synthesis of a soluble molecular carrier of sodium hydride activated by DMAP, highlighting its potential in catalysis (Macdonald et al., 2024).
  • Catalyst for Acylation: Describes the use of DMAP hydrochloride as a recyclable catalyst for the acylation of inert alcohols, showing its efficiency and potential for reuse in synthetic processes (Liu et al., 2014).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 110 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 113 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Nervous system

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

255.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

124 °C


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