Description

Rac Piperidine-3-Carboxylic Acid (2-Hydroxyethyl)-Amide is a versatile chiral piperidine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid amide and a hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex pharmacologically active molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical development companies engaged in medicinal chemistry and the synthesis of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a scaffold or building block for constructing combinatorial libraries and exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Chiral Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in asymmetric synthesis due to its piperidine core, which is a common motif in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Potential intermediate in the development of new crop protection agents and pesticides.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental organic chemistry research and process development within fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rac Piperidine-3-Carboxylic Acid (2-Hydroxyethyl)-Amide
CAS No.	496057-54-6
Molecular Formula	C8H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	172.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperidinecarboxamide; 2-Hydroxyethyl 3-piperidinecarboxylate amide; (±)-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)nipecotamide; rac-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperidine-3-carboxamide; Nipecotamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-; 1-Piperidinecarboxamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-piperidinecarboxylic acid; (RS)-Piperidine-3-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxyethyl)-amide
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Quality Control

Our Rac Piperidine-3-Carboxylic Acid (2-Hydroxyethyl)-Amide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and 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 solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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