Description

Ethyl (S)-Nipecotate L-Tartrate is a high-purity chiral building block and salt form of a nipecotic acid derivative. This compound is of significant value for its role in the synthesis of pharmacologically active molecules, particularly those targeting the central nervous system. It is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical compounds, especially GABA analogs and related neuroactive agents.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a starting material or resolving agent in stereoselective synthesis to introduce the (S)-nipecotic acid moiety.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a valuable reference standard and building block in academic and industrial organic chemistry research for method development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the scaled-up manufacture of specialized fine chemicals and advanced intermediates for contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (S)-Nipecotate L-Tartrate
CAS No.	83602-38-4
Molecular Formula	C13H23NO8
Molecular Weight	321.33 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-Ethyl Nipecotate L-Tartrate; Ethyl (S)-3-Piperidinecarboxylate L-Tartrate; (S)-1-Ethyl 3-Piperidinecarboxylate L-Tartrate; (S)-Nipecotic Acid Ethyl Ester L-Tartrate; (S)-Ethyl Nipecotate (2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioate; (S)-3-Carbethoxypiperidine L-Tartrate; (S)-3-(Ethoxycarbonyl)piperidine L-Tartrate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl (S)-Nipecotate L-Tartrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure compliance with high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical research. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is available for 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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to 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%

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