Description

n-Methylpiperidine-2-Ethanol is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring both a piperidine ring and an ethanol side chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is essential for research and production facilities developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its structural motifs are incorporated for bioactivity.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of complex ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic molecules requiring its specific heterocyclic scaffold.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel chemical entities.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used as a component in specialty formulations for industrial corrosion inhibition, particularly in acidic environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methylpiperidine-2-Ethanol
CAS No.	533-15-3
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO
Molecular Weight	143.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Methylpiperidin-2-yl)ethanol; 1-Methyl-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperidine; 2-(N-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethanol; 2-(1-Methyl-2-piperidyl)ethanol; β-Hydroxyethyl-N-methylpiperidine; N-Methyl-2-piperidineethanol; 1-Methyl-2-(β-hydroxyethyl)piperidine
EINECS	208-562-5

Quality Control

Our n-Methylpiperidine-2-Ethanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles 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 area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.4780 - 1.4820
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.950 - 0.970

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