Description

1-Piperidineethanol, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)- is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring both a piperidine core and a hydroxymethyl-substituted ethanol side chain. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and specialty materials. The compound, identified by CAS number 1156220-86-8, enables the introduction of key pharmacophores and functional handles into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs, receptor modulators, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Can be utilized to introduce functional amine and alcohol groups into polymer chains for specialty materials.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry programs and exploratory synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Piperidineethanol, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-
CAS No.	1156220-86-8
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO2
Molecular Weight	159.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxymethyl)-1-piperidineethanol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)piperidine-1-ethanol; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine; 4-Piperidinemethanol, 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-; 1-Piperidineethanol, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-; (4-Hydroxymethyl-piperidin-1-yl)-ethanol; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 1-Piperidineethanol, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant guidelines for advanced chemical intermediates.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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