4-Dimethylaminopyridine
Agent Name
4-Dimethylaminopyridine
Alternative Name
DMAP
CAS Number
1122-58-3
Formula
C7-H10-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
4-(Dimethylamino)pyridine; 4-Pyridinamine, N,N-dimethyl-; N,N-Dimethyl-4-pyridinamine; gamma-(Dimethylamino)pyridine; p-Dimethylaminopyridine; N,N-Dimethylpyridin-4-amine; Pyridine, 4-(dimethylamino)-; [ChemIDplus] DMAP; [Merck Index]
Category
Pyridines
Description
Colorless solid; [Merck Index] Beige crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A catalyst used in organic syntheses; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion; Highly toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "4-Aminopyridine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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