2-Piperidineethanol

A versatile intermediate for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis.

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Product Description

2-Piperidineethanol is a functional organic intermediate combining a piperidine ring with a hydroxyethyl functionality. This structure enables high reactivity toward acids, amines, and other nucleophiles, making it a key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials. The compound is widely used to introduce functionalized piperidine groups into complex molecules, supporting efficient and flexible synthesis routes. It is also utilized in the modification of pigment and additive systems, where the introduction of basic functionalities improves dispersion behavior and compatibility in polymer-based materials.

THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SUCCESSFUL

Enables the introduction of piperidine-based functional groups into target molecules
Combines amine and alcohol functionality for versatile chemical transformations
Acts as an intermediate in API and agrochemical synthesis
Serves as a flexible building block for complex molecular architectures

THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION

Pharmaceutical synthesis (e.g. CNS drugs)
Agrochemical production (e.g. herbicides, insecticides, repellents)
Specialty and fine chemical manufacturing (e.g. polymers, dyes)

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Molecular Formula

C7H15NO

Molar weight

129.2

CAS (CAS Number)

1484-84-0

Chemicals

Building block for fine chemicals

HEPP

2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)azinane

2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)hexahydropyridine

2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pentamethylenimine

2-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperidine

2-Hydroxyethylpiperidine

2-Piperidineethanol

2-(alpha-Piperidyl)ethanol

beta-(2-Piperidyl)ethanol

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