Description

2,2-Bipiperidine CAS NO 531-67-9 is a high-purity, bicyclic organic compound featuring two piperidine rings linked at the 2-positions, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its rigid, nitrogen-containing structure makes it an invaluable precursor and ligand for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require a reliable source of high-quality, complex heterocyclic intermediates.

Application

The unique structural properties of 2,2-Bipiperidine make it suitable for a wide range of advanced applications:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting the central nervous system and as a ligand in asymmetric catalysis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its bicyclic structure contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Serves as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis for various organic transformations, including cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of complex dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring a rigid, nitrogenous backbone.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and discovering novel chemical entities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a monomer or additive to modify the properties of polymers, such as thermal stability or basicity.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Bipiperidine
CAS No.	531-67-9
Molecular Formula	C10H20N2
Molecular Weight	168.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Bipiperidine; 2,2'-Dipyridylamine (related structure); Decahydro-2,2'-bipyridine; 2-(Piperidin-2-yl)piperidine; 2,2'-Bipiperidyl; UNII-9W6H8VH2QN; 2,2'-Diaminobipiperidine; Piperidine, 2,2'-methylenebis-
EINECS	208-514-6

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Bipiperidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications of ≥98% purity (by HPLC). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request. Our quality protocols are designed to support applications requiring GMP-grade intermediates and compliance with global regulatory standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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