Description

1-(4-Pyridinylmethyl)Piperidine-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a basic piperidine-pyridinyl moiety, which enables its use in constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of receptor modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the creation of new active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands in catalysis and material science applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs engaged in bespoke chemical synthesis projects.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for methodological development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Pyridinylmethyl)Piperidine-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	774531-43-0
Molecular Formula	C12H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	220.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(Pyridin-4-yl)methyl]piperidine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Pyridinemethanamine, N-(4-carboxypentyl)-; Piperidine-4-carboxylic acid, 1-[(4-pyridinyl)methyl]-; 1-(Pyridin-4-ylmethyl)piperidine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-1-(4-pyridylmethyl)piperidine; 1-((4-Pyridyl)methyl)isonipecotic acid; 774531-43-0; UNII-9H0H3S4Q7F
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Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Pyridinylmethyl)Piperidine-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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