Description

5-(p-Tolyl)Piperidin-2-One is a high-purity organic compound, identified by CAS NO 851461-34-2, serving as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This piperidinone derivative is valued for its structural role in creating complex molecules with targeted biological and material properties. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for use in medicinal chemistry and active ingredient development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a core structural component in the synthesis of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and fine chemicals.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(p-Tolyl)Piperidin-2-One
CAS No.	851461-34-2
Molecular Formula	C12H15NO
Molecular Weight	189.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-piperidinone; 5-(4-Methylphenyl)piperidin-2-one; 5-(p-Tolyl)-2-piperidinone; 5-(4-Tolyl)piperidin-2-one; 2-Piperidinone, 5-(4-methylphenyl)-; 851461-34-2; 5-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-piperidone
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Quality Control

Our 5-(p-Tolyl)Piperidin-2-One 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 identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific research or cGMP starting material requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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