Description

4-Methylpiperidine is a versatile organic compound belonging to the piperidine class, serving as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its structure makes it an excellent intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, where it acts as a key precursor for creating complex molecular architectures. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development laboratories and large-scale manufacturing processes in the life sciences and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: An effective component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed in the synthesis and modification of polymers to impart specific chemical or physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for alkylation, amination, and other fundamental transformations in research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylpiperidine
CAS No.	626-58-4
Molecular Formula	C6H13N
Molecular Weight	99.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylpiperidine; γ-Pipecoline; 4-Pipecoline; 4-Methylhexahydropyridine; N-Methylpiperidine (Note: This is a common misnomer, N-Methylpiperidine is a different isomer); 4-Methylazepane (incorrect but sometimes used); 4-Picoline, hexahydro-; NSC 60545
EINECS	210-954-9

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylpiperidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Karl Fischer titration, to meet exacting customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed-upon standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile and strong alkaline/organic solvent nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and upright to prevent leakage and moisture ingress. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.4430 - 1.4470
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.830 - 0.850
Boiling Point	118 - 122 °C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.