Description

Piperidine-4-Sulfonic Acid is a versatile sulfonated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, combining a piperidine core with a sulfonic acid group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, enzyme inhibitors, and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the sulfonic acid group can enhance solubility and biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral auxiliaries, organocatalysts, and metal-chelating ligands used in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, ionic liquids, and other advanced materials where the introduction of a sulfonic acid moiety is required.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Useful for modifying peptides, proteins, or other biomolecules to study biological pathways or create diagnostic tools.

Basic Information

Product Name	Piperidine-4-Sulfonic Acid
CAS No.	72450-62-5
Molecular Formula	C5H11NO3S
Molecular Weight	165.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Piperidinesulfonic Acid; 4-Sulfopiperidine; Piperidine-4-sulfonic acid; 1-Piperidinesulfonic Acid; 4-Piperidylsulfonic Acid; 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydropyridine-4-sulfonic Acid (tautomer); 4-Piperidinol, 1-sulfonate
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Quality Control

Our Piperidine-4-Sulfonic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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