Description

3-(Chloromethyl)Piperidine Hydrochloride is a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive chloromethyl group and a piperidine moiety, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and other bioactive molecules containing the piperidine scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents, herbicides, and fungicides, where its structure contributes to the final product's efficacy.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for lead optimization and route scouting.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for other high-value specialty chemicals used in various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Chloromethyl)Piperidine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	3947-52-2
Molecular Formula	C6H13Cl2N
Molecular Weight	170.08 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Chloromethyl)piperidine HCl; 3-Piperidinylmethyl chloride hydrochloride; 1-(3-Chloromethyl)piperidine hydrochloride; (3-Chloromethyl)piperidine hydrochloride; Piperidine, 3-(chloromethyl)-, hydrochloride; 3947-52-2; 3-Chloromethylpiperidine hydrochloride
EINECS	223-539-7

Quality Control

Our 3-(Chloromethyl)Piperidine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with agreed specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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

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