Description

Ethyl 4-Piperidinecarboxylate is a versatile piperidine derivative and a key organic building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its crucial role as a protected intermediate in the production of complex pharmaceutical molecules and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing the piperidine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and other fine chemicals.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Piperidinecarboxylate
CAS No.	1126-09-6
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO2
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Isonipecotate; Ethyl Piperidine-4-carboxylate; 4-Carbethoxypiperidine; Isonipecotic Acid Ethyl Ester; 1,2,5,6-Tetrahydropyridine-4-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Piperidinecarboxylate; Ethyl 4-Piperidinecarboxylate; 4-(Ethoxycarbonyl)piperidine
EINECS	214-418-8

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Piperidinecarboxylate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every batch.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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