Description

3-Piperidinecarbonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic nitrile building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its piperidine core and reactive cyano group, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of piperidine-based drug candidates, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents, receptor modulators, and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the piperidine moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Fine Chemical Production: An intermediate for manufacturing other high-value piperidine derivatives and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Piperidinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	7492-88-8
Molecular Formula	C6H10N2
Molecular Weight	110.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Piperidine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyanopiperidine; 3-Piperidyl cyanide; 3-Cyano-piperidine; 3-Piperidinecarbonitrile; 3-Piperidinecarbonitrile; 3-Piperidine nitrile; 7492-88-8
EINECS	231-332-4

Quality Control

Our 3-Piperidinecarbonitrile is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients in research and manufacturing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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