4-Piperidinemethanol

• CAT Number: R021965
• CAS Number: 6457-49-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H13NO
• Molecular Weight: 115.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (4-Piperidinyl)methanol; (4-Piperidyl)methanol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)piperidine; 4-Piperidine-1-methanol; ?
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: piperidin-4-ylmethanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO/c8-5-6-1-3-7-4-2-6/h6-8H,1-5H2
• InChIKey: XBXHCBLBYQEYTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CNCCC1CO

4-Piperidinemethanol (Cat No.: R021965) is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a six-membered piperidine ring with a hydroxymethyl group (-CH₂OH) attached at the 4-position. It is a white to off-white solid or viscous liquid, soluble in water and organic solvents. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. The hydroxyl group provides a functional handle for further derivatization, while the piperidine ring is a key structural motif in many biologically active molecules and drug candidates.