4-Pyrrolidinylpyridine

4-Pyrrolidinylpyridine is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)4NC5H4N.

The molecule consists of a pyrrodinyl group ((CH2)4N-) attached via N to the 4-position of pyridine.

It is a white solid.

The compound has attracted interest because it (pKa = 9.58) is more basic than dimethylaminopyridine (pKa = 9.41).

[1] It is a popular base catalyst.