Description

1-n-Butyl-2-Piperidone is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic compound belonging to the piperidone class, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique structural features, which make it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This product is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers engaged in developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a piperidone or lactam core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its heterocyclic framework imparts specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor and reagent in academic and industrial research for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles and other complex organic compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, pigments, and performance materials that require high-purity, custom intermediates.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-n-Butyl-2-Piperidone
CAS No.	4789-08-6
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO
Molecular Weight	155.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butyl-2-piperidone; N-Butyl-2-piperidone; 2-Piperidone, 1-butyl-; 1-Butylpiperidin-2-one; Butyl-2-piperidone; N-Butyl-2-oxopiperidine; 1-n-Butylpiperidin-2-one; α-Piperidone, N-butyl-
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Quality Control

Our 1-n-Butyl-2-Piperidone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to meet the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients in research and manufacturing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

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 (n20D)	1.470 - 1.480
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.950 - 0.980

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