Description

2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine Hydrochloride is a high-purity, sterically hindered amine salt with significant utility as a key intermediate and catalyst component in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a precursor to HALS (Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers) and as a ligand or base in organometallic chemistry and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This compound is essential for R&D and production teams in the polymer additives, fine chemical, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop materials with enhanced stability or complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Polymer Additives: Primary precursor in the synthesis of Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS), which protect plastics and coatings from UV degradation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring sterically hindered amine functionalities.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a non-nucleophilic base or a source of the tetramethylpiperidine moiety in various organic transformations.
• Agrochemicals: Intermediate in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides that incorporate hindered amine structures.
• Research & Development: Valuable reference standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for new material science and chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	935-22-8
Molecular Formula	C9H20ClN
Molecular Weight	177.72 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine HCl; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidinium Chloride; TMP-HCl; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine Hydrochloride Salt; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine Monohydrochloride; Piperidine, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-, hydrochloride; TIMTEC-BB SBB008337
EINECS	213-311-6

Quality Control

Our 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	285 - 295 °C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.