Description

4-Methylpiperidine is a versatile organic compound belonging to the piperidine class, serving as a crucial building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its strong basicity and high volatility make it an effective reagent and solvent in processes requiring a non-nucleophilic base. This product is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular construction is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides as a core structural component.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a strong, sterically hindered base in deprotonation reactions and as a solvent in various organic transformations.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and process development in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylpiperidine
CAS No.	440101-03-1
Molecular Formula	C6H13N
Molecular Weight	99.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylpiperidine; N-Methylpiperidine; 4-Pipecoline; 4-Methylazepane; γ-Pipecoline; 1-Methylpiperidine; 4-Methylhexahydropyridine; 4-Picoline, hexahydro-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methylpiperidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile and strong alkaline nature, keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong acids. Use appropriate grounding and bonding procedures during handling and transfer.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.440 - 1.444
Density (20°C)	0.830 - 0.840 g/mL
Boiling Point	118 - 122 °C

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