Description

[4-(Piperidin-1-Ylmethyl)Phenyl]Methanol is a versatile organic building block featuring a benzyl alcohol group linked to a piperidine moiety via a methylene bridge. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of more complex pharmacologically active compounds. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating new active ingredients and fine-tuning molecular properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets, receptor modulators, and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the piperidine and aromatic structures are critical for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced polymers, dendrimers, or liquid crystals where its bifunctional nature allows for controlled polymerization or cross-linking.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	[4-(Piperidin-1-Ylmethyl)Phenyl]Methanol
CAS No.	91271-62-4
Molecular Formula	C13H19NO
Molecular Weight	205.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl)methyl]piperidine; 4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)benzyl alcohol; (4-((Piperidin-1-yl)methyl)phenyl)methanol; 1-[[4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl]methyl]piperidine; 4-(Piperidinomethyl)benzyl alcohol; α-(Piperidin-1-yl)-p-tolylmethanol; 91271-62-4
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Quality Control

Our [4-(Piperidin-1-Ylmethyl)Phenyl]Methanol is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.