Description

1-Piperidinecarbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its piperidine ring, a privileged scaffold in medicinal chemistry, combined with a reactive cyano group, enabling diverse chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, serving as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of piperidine-based drug candidates, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents, analgesics, and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the piperidine moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules for research and high-value industrial applications.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of polymers and advanced materials with specific properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Piperidinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	1530-87-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10N2
Molecular Weight	110.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Piperidine-1-carbonitrile; 1-Cyanopiperidine; Piperidinocarbonitrile; N-Cyanopiperidine; Piperidinecarbonitrile; 1-Piperidyl cyanide; Hexahydropyridine-1-carbonitrile; NSC 401122
EINECS	216-242-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Piperidinecarbonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results from techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and cGMP manufacturing environments.

Storage

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

Specification

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