Description

Ethyl 3-(6-Oxopiperidin-3-Yl)Propanoate is a high-purity organic ester compound with a piperidinone core structure, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a versatile and reactive scaffold for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are pivotal in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for drug discovery and active ingredient synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel piperidine and piperidinone-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that utilize nitrogen heterocycles for enhanced biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials requiring specific chiral or structural motifs.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal chemistry.
• Process Chemistry: Utilized in scaling up synthetic routes from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial production, where consistent quality is paramount.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-(6-Oxopiperidin-3-Yl)Propanoate
CAS No.	87850-83-7
Molecular Formula	C10H17NO3
Molecular Weight	199.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-(6-Oxo-3-piperidinyl)propanoate; 3-(6-Oxo-3-piperidinyl)propanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 5-(2-Ethoxycarbonylethyl)piperidin-2-one; Ethyl 3-(2-Oxopiperidin-5-yl)propionate; 5-(2-Carbethoxyethyl)-2-piperidinone; 2-Piperidinone, 5-[2-(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl]-; Ethyl 5-(2-oxopiperidin-5-yl)propanoate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 3-(6-Oxopiperidin-3-Yl)Propanoate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to support applications requiring regulatory compliance.

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. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	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.