Description

4-Dimethylamino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine is a highly functionalized, sterically hindered piperidine derivative that serves as a critical building block and catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a tertiary amine group within a rigid, tetramethyl-substituted ring, makes it an exceptionally effective ligand and base for demanding chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require high-purity intermediates to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring hindered amine motifs for activity or stability.
• Polymer Stabilizer & Catalyst: Acts as a monomer or co-catalyst in the production of light-stabilizing Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS) for plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Ligand: Utilized as a ligand in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling and other C-C/C-N bond-forming reactions due to its steric and electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its structural framework contributes to biological activity.
• Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science R&D for exploring new chemical entities.
• Base in Specialty Reactions: Functions as a non-nucleophilic, sterically hindered base for deprotonation and other sensitive reactions where standard bases are ineffective.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Dimethylamino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine
CAS No.	32327-90-5
Molecular Formula	C11H24N2
Molecular Weight	184.32 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Dimethylamino)-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-4-(dimethylamino)piperidine; 4-Dimethylamino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine; DTMP; 4-(N,N-Dimethylamino)-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine; 4-(Dimethylamino)-TEMPO precursor; N,N-Dimethyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinamine
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Quality Control

Our 4-Dimethylamino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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