Description

1-Piperidinepropionitrile is a versatile organic nitrile compound featuring a piperidine moiety, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure makes it an invaluable intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and production facilities focused on creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and specialized materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Can be utilized to develop molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme inhibition.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Piperidinepropionitrile
CAS No.	3088-41-3
Molecular Formula	C8H14N2
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(1-Piperidinyl)propanenitrile; 3-Piperidinopropionitrile; Piperidin-1-yl-propionitrile; 1-(2-Cyanoethyl)piperidine; β-Piperidinopropionitrile; NSC 9376; 3088-41-3
EINECS	221-418-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Piperidinepropionitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.470 - 1.480
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.950 - 0.980

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