N-Benzyl-4-piperidone

• CAT Number: R047398
• CAS Number: 3612-20-2
• Molecular Formula: C12H15NO
• Molecular Weight: 189.26
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(Phenylmethyl)-4-piperidinone; 1-Benzyl-4-oxopiperidine; NSC 77933
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-benzylpiperidin-4-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H15NO/c14-12-6-8-13(9-7-12)10-11-4-2-1-3-5-11/h1-5H,6-10H2
• InChIKey: SJZKULRDWHPHGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CN(CCC1=O)CC2=CC=CC=C2

N-Benzyl-4-piperidone(CAT: R047398) is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound featuring a piperidone ring with a benzyl group attached to the nitrogen atom and a ketone functional group at the 4-position. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of alkaloid analogs, heterocyclic drugs, and bioactive small molecules. Its structure allows for further derivatization through reactions at the carbonyl site or via N-substitution, making it useful in the development of central nervous system agents, analgesics, and synthetic opioids.