4-(Dimethylamino)piperidine

• CAT Number: R023345
• CAS Number: 50533-97-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H16N2
• Molecular Weight: 128.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N,N-Dimethyl-4-piperidinamine; 4-(N,N-Dimethylamino)piperidine; Dimethyl(piperidin-4-yl)amine; N,N-Dimethyl-4-piperidinamine; N,N-Dimethyl-N-(4-piperidinyl)amine
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: N,N-dimethylpiperidin-4-amine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H16N2/c1-9(2)7-3-5-8-6-4-7/h7-8H,3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: YFJAIURZMRJPDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN(C)C1CCNCC1

4-(Dimethylamino)piperidine(CAT: R023345) is a heterocyclic secondary amine featuring a piperidine ring substituted with a dimethylamino group at the 4-position. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis due to its basicity, nucleophilicity, and conformational flexibility. Its dual amine functionalities enable participation in various substitution, acylation, and alkylation reactions, making it valuable for building complex nitrogen-containing structures. 4-(Dimethylamino)piperidine is also used in the development of CNS-active agents, enzyme inhibitors, and chemical probes. Its well-defined structure and reactivity support applications in medicinal chemistry, catalysis, and organic synthesis workflows requiring tunable basic conditions.