Description

3-(3-Methyl-Benzyl)-Piperidine Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial interest. This compound matters for its role in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and other therapeutic areas.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in hit-to-lead and lead optimization studies to explore structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of novel crop protection agents and pesticides.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Serves as a scaffold for creating tool compounds to study biological pathways and target validation.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for scale-up and GMP production.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for synthetic methodology development and novel compound library generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Methyl-Benzyl)-Piperidine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1173046-76-8
Molecular Formula	C13H20ClN
Molecular Weight	225.76 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(3-Methylphenyl)methyl]piperidine hydrochloride; 3-(3-Methylbenzyl)piperidine HCl; Piperidine, 3-[(3-methylphenyl)methyl]-, hydrochloride (1:1); 3-(m-Tolylmethyl)piperidine hydrochloride; 1173046-76-8; 3-(3-Methyl-benzyl)-piperidine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Methyl-Benzyl)-Piperidine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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 and consideration should be given to storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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