Description

4-Piperidinecarboxylic Acid, 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity, sterically hindered piperidine derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a rigid, nitrogen-containing scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules with specific stereochemical and electronic properties. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing active ingredients, catalysts, and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its hindered structure contributes to stability and bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor for nitrogen-containing ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Polymer Additive & Stabilizer: Acts as a precursor for hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) and other polymer additives that prevent degradation.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex piperidine-based frameworks and natural product analogs.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and molecular cages.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Piperidinecarboxylic Acid, 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	58113-54-5
Molecular Formula	C11H21NO2
Molecular Weight	199.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-4-piperidinecarboxylate; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-4-piperidinecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine-4-carboxylate; 4-Methoxycarbonyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine; 4-Carbomethoxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine; Tempo-4-COOMe (precursor derivative); TM-Pip-4-COOMe
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Piperidinecarboxylic Acid, 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-, Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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