Description

1-Piperidinecarboxylic Acid, 3-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, versatile piperidine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides a reactive ketone and ester group on a saturated nitrogen heterocycle, enabling its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of piperidine-based drug candidates, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents, analgesics, and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the piperidine scaffold contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral auxiliaries, ligands for asymmetric catalysis, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for introducing nitrogen-containing heterocycles into polymer chains to modify material properties.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Piperidinecarboxylic Acid, 3-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	61995-19-5
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO3
Molecular Weight	171.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Oxopiperidine-1-carboxylate; 3-Oxo-1-piperidinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 1-Carbethoxy-3-piperidone; 1-Ethoxycarbonyl-3-piperidone; 3-Keto-1-piperidinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; N-Carbethoxy-3-piperidone; 3-Oxopiperidine-1-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Oxo-1-piperidinecarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Piperidinecarboxylic Acid, 3-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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	≤ 10 ppm

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