Description

3,3-Dimethylpiperidine is a versatile alicyclic amine building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, substituted piperidine structure, which serves as a key pharmacophore and intermediate for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical 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 fungicides due to its bioactive nitrogen-containing heterocycle.
• Catalyst & Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the development of chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and corrosion inhibitors.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,3-Dimethylpiperidine
CAS No.	1193-12-0
Molecular Formula	C7H15N
Molecular Weight	113.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethylpiperidine; 3,3-DMP; 1-Aza-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane; 3,3-Dimethylhexahydropyridine; NSC 60548; 3,3-Dimethyl-piperidine; Piperidine, 3,3-dimethyl-
EINECS	214-773-1

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dimethylpiperidine is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for critical applications.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.