Description

3-Ethylpiperidine-3-Carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity, pharmaceutically relevant building block offered as a stable hydrochloride salt. This compound matters as a versatile chiral intermediate critical for the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new therapeutic agents and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides requiring specific stereochemistry for enhanced activity.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and flavors/fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and process development in laboratory and pilot-scale settings.
• Custom Synthesis: Basis for producing tailored derivatives and analogs for specific client projects and proprietary applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethylpiperidine-3-Carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	116140-23-9
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO2·HCl
Molecular Weight	193.67 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-3-piperidinecarboxylic acid hydrochloride; 3-Carboxy-3-ethylpiperidine hydrochloride; 3-Ethylnipecotic acid hydrochloride; 3-Ethylpiperidine-3-carboxylic acid HCl; 3-Ethyl-3-piperidinecarboxylic acid HCl salt; 116140-23-9; (3-Ethyl-3-piperidyl)carboxylic acid hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Ethylpiperidine-3-Carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and residual solvent screening, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical intermediate applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines

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