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.