Description

4-Dimethylamino-Piperidine-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional piperidine derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a tertiary amine group, makes it a versatile and valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective therapeutics.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated ligands for catalysis, enabling asymmetric transformations in process chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Complex Molecule Construction: Employed in medicinal chemistry for the modular assembly of complex heterocycles and spirocyclic compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional amine groups into polymer backbones for specialty material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Dimethylamino-Piperidine-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	883549-85-7
Molecular Formula	C9H18N2O2
Molecular Weight	186.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Dimethylamino)piperidine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-4-(dimethylamino)piperidine; 4-Dimethylaminopiperidine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 4-(dimethylamino)-; 4-(N,N-Dimethylamino)isonipecotic acid; NSC 405124; 4-DMAPCA
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Dimethylamino-Piperidine-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including results for identity, purity, and impurity profiles (typically by HPLC), is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 prevent moisture absorption, which may affect stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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