Description

cis-3,4-Piperidinediol hydrochloride is a high-purity, versatile chiral piperidine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a rigid, functionalized scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules with defined stereochemistry. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder research.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific stereochemistry for optimal activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Institutional R&D: Employed in university and government laboratories for methodological studies in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A building block for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where stereochemical purity is paramount.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-3,4-Piperidinediol hydrochloride
CAS No.	39640-70-5
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO2 • HCl
Molecular Weight	153.61 g/mol (Free base: 117.15)
Synonyms	(3R,4S)-3,4-Dihydroxypiperidine hydrochloride; (3R,4S)-3,4-Piperidinediol hydrochloride; cis-3,4-Dihydroxypiperidine HCl; 3,4-cis-Piperidinediol monohydrochloride; 3,4-Piperidinediol, cis-, hydrochloride; 39640-70-5 (CAS); Piperidine-3,4-diol hydrochloride (cis-)
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Quality Control

Our cis-3,4-Piperidinediol hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical and chiral purity, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.