Description

Piperidin-3-One Hydrochloride is a versatile and high-purity organic salt, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are foundational to numerous active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various pharmacologically active molecules, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents, analgesics, and other therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its piperidine core structure.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing complex piperidine-based scaffolds and alkaloid analogs in research settings.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in medicinal chemistry and process optimization studies within R&D laboratories.
• Custom Synthesis: A fundamental component for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) producing bespoke compounds for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Piperidin-3-One Hydrochloride
CAS No.	61644-00-6
Molecular Formula	C5H10ClNO
Molecular Weight	135.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Piperidone Hydrochloride; 3-Oxopiperidine Hydrochloride; 1-Azacyclohexan-3-one Hydrochloride; Piperidin-3-one HCl; 3-Ketopiperidine Hydrochloride; δ-Valerolactam Hydrochloride (tautomer); 3-Piperidinone Hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Piperidin-3-One Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications suitable for pharmaceutical intermediate applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.