Description

4-Piperidinecarbonitrile, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-, Hydrochloride (1:1) is a high-purity, functionalized piperidine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its dual functionality, offering both a nitrile and a hydroxymethyl group on the piperidine ring, which enables diverse chemical modifications. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its piperidine scaffold for biological activity.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis due to its versatile reactive sites.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Utilized in fundamental research exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Piperidinecarbonitrile, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-, Hydrochloride (1:1)
CAS No.	1345728-51-9
Molecular Formula	C7H12N2O • HCl
Molecular Weight	176.65 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxymethyl)piperidine-4-carbonitrile hydrochloride; 4-Cyano-4-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine hydrochloride; 4-Piperidinecarbonitrile, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-, monohydrochloride; (4-Hydroxymethyl-piperidin-4-yl)-acetonitrile hydrochloride; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-piperidinecarbonitrile hydrochloride; 4-Piperidineacetonitrile, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-, hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Piperidinecarbonitrile, 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-, Hydrochloride (1:1) adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical research and development processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent degradation upon exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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