Description

2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine is a sterically hindered, highly basic secondary amine. This compound matters as a versatile and critical building block and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating high-performance materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of HALS (Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers) and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Stabilizer Synthesis: A fundamental building block for manufacturing high-efficiency HALS, which protect plastics and coatings from UV degradation.
• Catalyst & Ligand: Used as a strong, non-nucleophilic base and as a ligand in organometallic chemistry and transition metal catalysis.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates deprotonation reactions and acts as a base in the preparation of fine chemicals and complex molecules.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and novel compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine
CAS No.	768-66-1
Molecular Formula	C9H19N
Molecular Weight	141.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine; TMP; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin; TIMTEC-BB SBB008336; Piperidine, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-; NSC 66484; AI3-15032; CCRIS 6051; HSDB 6468; EINECS 212-216-1
EINECS	212-216-1

Quality Control

Our 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. 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)	1.443 - 1.447
Density (20°C)	0.830 - 0.850 g/mL
Boiling Point	~152 - 155 °C

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