Description

Piperidine, 2-Ethyl-1-[(4-Methylphenyl)Acetyl]- (9Ci) is a specialized piperidine derivative, a key structural motif in medicinal chemistry and advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile building block for pharmaceutical research, enabling the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating new molecular entities and optimizing synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the piperidine scaffold for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating novel ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step organic syntheses to introduce specific chiral or functionalized piperidine units into complex molecules.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in both university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Piperidine, 2-Ethyl-1-[(4-Methylphenyl)Acetyl]- (9Ci)
CAS No.	599162-21-7
Molecular Formula	C16H23NO
Molecular Weight	245.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)acetylpiperidine; 1-[(4-Methylphenyl)acetyl]-2-ethylpiperidine; 2-Ethyl-1-(p-tolylacetyl)piperidine; N-[(4-Methylphenyl)acetyl]-2-ethylpiperidine; 599162-21-7; 2-Ethyl-1-(4-methylbenzoyl)piperidine (common misnomer); α-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-ethyl-1-piperidineacetamide (related form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Piperidine, 2-Ethyl-1-[(4-Methylphenyl)Acetyl]- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines where required for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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