Description

n-Methylpiperidine-4-Carboxamide is a versatile heterocyclic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial interest. Its value lies in its piperidine core, a privileged scaffold in medicinal chemistry, which makes it a critical precursor for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing new therapeutic agents and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of central nervous system (CNS) drugs, receptor antagonists, and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemists in hit-to-lead optimization and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methylpiperidine-4-Carboxamide
CAS No.	1903-69-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14N2O
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Aminocarbonyl)-1-methylpiperidine; 1-Methyl-4-piperidinecarboxamide; N-Methylisonipecotamide; 1-Methylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid amide; 4-Carbamoyl-1-methylpiperidine; N-Methyl-4-piperidinecarboxamide; 1903-69-1; 1-Methyl-4-piperidinecarboxamide
EINECS	217-608-2

Quality Control

Our n-Methylpiperidine-4-Carboxamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling via techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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