Description

4-Piperidinone,2-(Mercaptomethyl)-1-Methyl-(9Ci) CAS NO 785026-23-5 is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring both a piperidinone core and a reactive mercaptomethyl functional group. This unique molecular structure makes it a critical intermediate for the synthesis of complex pharmacologically active compounds, particularly in medicinal chemistry. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical synthesis teams for developing new drug candidates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization due to its versatile reactive sites.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Peptidomimetic Development: Incorporated into peptide analogs to enhance stability, bioavailability, or receptor binding affinity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of activity-based probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Potential intermediate in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Piperidinone,2-(Mercaptomethyl)-1-Methyl-(9Ci)
CAS No.	785026-23-5
Molecular Formula	C7H13NOS
Molecular Weight	159.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Mercaptomethyl)-1-methylpiperidin-4-one; 1-Methyl-2-(mercaptomethyl)-4-piperidinone; 2-Mercaptomethyl-1-methyl-4-piperidinone; 4-Piperidinone, 2-(mercaptomethyl)-1-methyl- (9CI); 785026-23-5; 2-(Methylthiomethyl)-1-methylpiperidin-4-one (related); 1-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)piperidin-4-one (related)
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Piperidinone,2-(Mercaptomethyl)-1-Methyl-(9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, minimize exposure to air and ambient light during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.