Description

1,2-Dimethylpiperidine is a versatile organic compound belonging to the class of substituted piperidines, valued for its strong basicity and utility as a building block in complex synthesis. Its structure makes it a crucial intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking a reliable, high-purity intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted piperidine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its structural properties contribute to biological activity.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the development of chiral catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used as a component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dimethylpiperidine
CAS No.	671-36-3
Molecular Formula	C7H15N
Molecular Weight	113.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dimethylpiperidine; 2,3-Dimethylpiperidine; NSC 60543; Piperidine, 1,2-dimethyl-; 1,2-Dimethyl-piperidine; 1,2-Dimethylpiperidin; 1,2-DMP
EINECS	211-580-2

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dimethylpiperidine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and strong alkaline nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and upright to minimize evaporation and prevent moisture ingress. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.810 - 0.830

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