Description

Methyl 3-(2-oxopiperidin-1-yl)propanoate is a high-purity organic ester compound featuring a piperidinone moiety, serving as a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate. Its molecular structure makes it a critical building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is essential for medicinal chemists and process development scientists working in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for API synthesis and novel compound libraries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing piperidine-based heterocyclic compounds and probing structure-activity relationships.
• Chemical Library Building: Utilized in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening for drug discovery programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(2-oxopiperidin-1-yl)propanoate
CAS No.	77499-54-8
Molecular Formula	C9H15NO3
Molecular Weight	185.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Methoxy-2-oxoethyl)-2-piperidinone; Methyl 3-(2-oxo-1-piperidinyl)propanoate; 3-(2-Oxo-1-piperidinyl)propanoic acid methyl ester; 2-Piperidinone, 1-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)-; Propanoic acid, 3-(2-oxo-1-piperidinyl)-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-(2-oxopiperidin-1-yl)propanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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