Description

1-Methylpiperidin-3-One is a versatile heterocyclic ketone that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive carbonyl group and piperidine scaffold, enabling the construction of complex molecules with high precision. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional piperidinone groups into polymers, altering their physical or chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylpiperidin-3-One
CAS No.	5519-50-6
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO
Molecular Weight	113.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Piperidinone, 1-methyl-; 1-Methyl-3-piperidinone; N-Methyl-3-piperidinone; 1-Methyl-3-oxopiperidine; 3-Oxo-1-methylpiperidine; N-Methyl-3-oxopiperidine; 1-Methylpiperidin-3-one
EINECS	226-861-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Methylpiperidin-3-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 hygroscopic nature, keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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