Description

Piperidinium, 1-Ethyl-1-Methyl-4-Oxo-, Iodide (1:1) is a high-purity quaternary ammonium salt with a piperidinium core, serving as a versatile building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized cationic structure that is critical for developing specialty chemicals with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients, ionic liquids, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a quaternary ammonium moiety or a functionalized piperidine scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that utilize cationic nitrogen compounds.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating task-specific ionic liquids used as green solvents or electrolytes in advanced battery systems.
• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Functions as a potential catalyst or catalyst component in reactions requiring the transfer of ions between immiscible phases.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymer chains to create cationic polymers with applications in water treatment, flocculation, and specialty coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on nitrogen heterocycles, medicinal chemistry, and novel material design.

Basic Information

Product Name	Piperidinium, 1-Ethyl-1-Methyl-4-Oxo-, Iodide (1:1)
CAS No.	77542-18-8
Molecular Formula	C8H16INO
Molecular Weight	269.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-1-methyl-4-oxopiperidinium iodide; 1-Ethyl-1-methylpiperidin-4-one iodide; 4-Oxo-1-ethyl-1-methylpiperidinium iodide; N-Ethyl-N-methyl-4-piperidone iodide; 1-Methyl-1-ethyl-4-piperidone iodide; 4-Piperidone, 1-ethyl-1-methyl-, iodide; N-Methyl-N-ethyl-4-piperidone iodide
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Quality Control

Our Piperidinium, 1-Ethyl-1-Methyl-4-Oxo-, Iodide (1:1) is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We support our clients' compliance needs and are committed to meeting the stringent standards required for pharmaceutical and advanced material applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 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.