Description

2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-4-Piperidinecarbonitrile is a high-purity organic nitrile compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its sterically hindered piperidine structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of specialized pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and performance-enhancing additives. This product is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring hindered amine frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Light Stabilizer Precursor: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS), which protect polymers from UV degradation.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Specialty Polymer Additives: Intermediate for creating custom additives that enhance polymer performance and longevity.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-4-Piperidinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	67845-90-3
Molecular Formula	C10H18N2
Molecular Weight	166.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-4-cyanopiperidine; 4-Piperidinecarbonitrile, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-; Tetramethylpiperidine-4-carbonitrile; 4-Cyano-TMP; TMP-CN; TMCP; 4-Cyano-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-4-Piperidinecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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