Description

3-(3-Methylphenyl)Piperidine (Hydrochloride Salt) is a high-purity, versatile piperidine derivative used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block in the synthesis of potential central nervous system (CNS) active compounds, receptor modulators, and other novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new crop protection agents, including herbicides and insecticides, leveraging its piperidine core structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and as a scaffold for biological probe molecules.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing more complex piperidine-containing specialty chemicals and flavors/fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Methylphenyl)Piperidine (Hydrochloride Salt)
CAS No.	343856-70-2
Molecular Formula	C12H17N • HCl
Molecular Weight	211.73 g/mol (Free base: 175.27 g/mol)
Synonyms	3-(3-Methylphenyl)piperidine hydrochloride; 3-(m-Tolyl)piperidine hydrochloride; 3-(3-Methylphenyl)piperidine HCl; 3-(3-Methylphenyl)piperidine monohydrochloride; 3-(3-Methylphenyl)piperidine, hydrochloride (1:1); Piperidine, 3-(3-methylphenyl)-, hydrochloride; 343856-70-2; m-Tolylpiperidine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Methylphenyl)Piperidine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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