Description

4-Phenylpiperidine-2,6-Dione is a high-purity pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile organic building block. This compound is valued for its rigid, bicyclic structure which serves as a key scaffold in medicinal chemistry research and development. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds and other therapeutic agents.
• Medicinal Chemistry Scaffold: Serves as a core structural motif for designing and optimizing new drug candidates, particularly in neurology and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides due to its bioactive piperidine-dione core.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules, leveraging its reactive imide and aromatic functionalities.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for research laboratories focused on heterocyclic chemistry, pharmacology, and material science.
• Reference Standard: Can be supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenylpiperidine-2,6-Dione
CAS No.	14149-31-6
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO2
Molecular Weight	189.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenyl-2,6-piperidinedione; 4-Phenylglutarimide; 4-Phenylpiperidine-2,6-dione; NSC 163501; 2,6-Dioxo-4-phenylpiperidine; 4-Phenyl-2,6-dioxopiperidine; 4-Phenylpiperidine-2,6-dione; 4-Phenyl-2,6-piperidinedione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenylpiperidine-2,6-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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