Description

1-Piperidinecarboxaldehyde, 2-Ethyl- (9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique piperidine scaffold functionalized with an aldehyde group, making it a versatile precursor for constructing complex nitrogen-containing molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of piperidine-based drug candidates, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents, receptor modulators, and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the piperidine moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic compounds requiring a functionalized piperidine structure.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in reactions involving aldehydes and heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Piperidinecarboxaldehyde, 2-Ethyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	68291-31-6
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO
Molecular Weight	141.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylpiperidine-1-carbaldehyde; 2-Ethyl-1-piperidinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Ethylpiperidine-1-carboxaldehyde; 1-Formyl-2-ethylpiperidine; 2-Ethylpiperidinecarbaldehyde; 2-Ethyl-1-formylpiperidine; 2-Ethylpiperidine-1-carbaldehyde (9CI)
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Piperidinecarboxaldehyde, 2-Ethyl- adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance 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). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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