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4-Dimethylaminopyridine

4-dimethylaminopyridine is an acyl transfer catalyst used as a coupling agent in peptide synthesis. This compound also exhibits cardiostimulatory inotropic activity.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1883394

Cas No.

1122-58-3

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C7H10N2

Formula Wt.

122.17

IUPAC Name

N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine

Synonym

DMAP; Pyridine, 4-(dimethylamino)-;N,N-Dimethyl- pyridin-4-amine

Melting Point

108-110°C (lit.)

Solubility

Soluble in methanol (0.1g/mL).

Appearance

White to light yellow powder

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