Description

5-Ethyl-2-Methylpiperidine is a versatile, high-purity alicyclic amine used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a chiral intermediate and ligand precursor, enabling the production of complex molecules with high stereochemical control. It is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in neurologically active compounds and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its piperidine structure contributes to biological activity.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for nitrogen-containing ligands in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in alkylation, amination, and ring-forming reactions to introduce the 2-methylpiperidine moiety.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Can be used to synthesize specialty polyamides or as an additive to modify polymer properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ethyl-2-Methylpiperidine
CAS No.	104-89-2
Molecular Formula	C8H17N
Molecular Weight	127.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-ethylpiperidine; 5-Ethyl-2-methylpiperidine; 2-Methyl-5-ethylpiperidine; 1-Aza-2-methyl-5-ethylcyclohexane; NSC 60529; 5-Ethyl-2-pipecoline; 5-Ethyl-2-methylhexahydropyridine
EINECS	203-248-9

Quality Control

Our 5-Ethyl-2-Methylpiperidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.840 - 0.860
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.445 - 1.455

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