Description

3,3,5,5-Tetramethylpiperidine is a sterically hindered, high-purity aliphatic amine characterized by its strong basicity and excellent solubility in organic solvents. This compound serves as a critical building block and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its ability to promote challenging reactions under mild conditions. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Polymerization Catalyst & Modifier: Used as a catalyst or co-catalyst in polyurethane and epoxy resin formulations, influencing cure rates and final polymer properties.
• Ligand for Metal Complexes: Serves as a sterically demanding ligand in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty formulations for protecting metal surfaces in industrial processes.
• Organic Base in Fine Chemical Synthesis: Facilitates deprotonation and condensation reactions where milder bases are ineffective.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,5,5-Tetramethylpiperidine
CAS No.	1195-56-8
Molecular Formula	C9H19N
Molecular Weight	141.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine; TMP; 3,3,5,5-Tetramethylpiperidine; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine, 3,3,5,5-Tetramethylpiperidine; NSC 66496; 1-Piperidine, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidin; Tetramethylpiperidine (mixed isomers)
EINECS	214-800-6

Quality Control

Our 3,3,5,5-Tetramethylpiperidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The product is 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
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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