Description

4-Bromo-1,2,2,6,6-Pentamethylpiperidine is a high-purity, functionalized piperidine derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a sterically hindered, brominated nitrogen heterocycle, enabling precise molecular construction for research and industrial applications. This compound is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring hindered amine motifs for stability or specific biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the pentamethylpiperidine structure contributes to efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized nitrogen-based ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Polymer Additive Research: Investigated as a potential monomer or stabilizer component for high-performance polymers, contributing to thermal and oxidative stability.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing specialty chemicals with specific steric and electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-1,2,2,6,6-Pentamethylpiperidine
CAS No.	63867-64-1
Molecular Formula	C10H20BrN
Molecular Weight	234.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-1,2,2,6,6-pentamethylpiperidine; 1,2,2,6,6-Pentamethyl-4-bromopiperidine; 4-Bromo-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-(methyl)piperidine; 4-Bromopentamethylpiperidine; Bromopentamethylpiperidine; 63867-64-1; 4-Br-PMP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-1,2,2,6,6-Pentamethylpiperidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or 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.