Description

1-Amino-Piperidine-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key chiral intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. Pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical manufacturers, and specialty chemical producers need it to construct complex molecular architectures with precise stereochemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of protease inhibitors, kinase inhibitors, and other novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific biological activity.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Molecules: Serves as a constrained amino acid analog for designing peptide-like compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and potency.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry programs.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A foundational block for producing bespoke compounds and complex molecules under cGMP or research-grade conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Amino-Piperidine-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	72733-88-1
Molecular Formula	C6H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 1-amino-; 1-Amino-3-piperidinecarboxylic acid; 1-Amino-3-carboxypiperidine; 1-Aminonipecotic Acid; 1-Amino-3-piperidinecarboxylic acid; 3-(Aminomethyl)piperidine-3-carboxylic acid (tautomer); 1-Amino-3-piperidinecarboxylic acid hydrochloride (common salt form); 1-Azanylpiperidine-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 1-Amino-Piperidine-3-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral integrity, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and advanced chemical synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after each use 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%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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