Description

(R)-2-(Methoxymethyl)Piperidine Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial and research interest. Its value lies in its defined stereochemistry and functionalized piperidine scaffold, which is a privileged structure in medicinal chemistry for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries engaged in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and other therapeutic areas.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a chiral auxiliary or ligand precursor in catalytic asymmetric reactions to induce stereoselectivity.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of novel, optically active pesticides and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and flavors & fragrances.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research programs.
• Process Chemistry: Used in scaling up synthetic routes for the commercial production of chiral APIs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-(Methoxymethyl)Piperidine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	688809-99-6
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClNO
Molecular Weight	165.66 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-(Methoxymethyl)piperidine HCl; (R)-2-Methoxymethylpiperidine hydrochloride; (R)-Piperidine-2-methanol, methyl ether, hydrochloride; (2R)-2-(Methoxymethyl)piperidine hydrochloride; (R)-2-(Methoxymethyl)piperidinium chloride; (R)-O-Methylpipedimemethanol hydrochloride; (R)-2-Piperidinemethanol, methyl ether, hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (R)-2-(Methoxymethyl)Piperidine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and production. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific results for identity, purity, and chiral excess is supplied with every order.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under inert conditions (e.g., nitrogen atmosphere) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤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.