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4-Piperidinepropanol

4-Piperidinepropanol (CAS 7037-49-2), also known as 3-(piperidin-4-yl)propan-1-ol, is a strategically functionalized piperidine derivative engineered for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, ligand development, and heterocyclic construction. This molecule integrates a saturated piperidine core—a six-membered nitrogen-containing heterocycle prevalent in bioactive molecules—with a 3-hydroxypropyl side chain at the C4 position. Distinct from its N-substituted isomer (CAS 104-58-5), this compound features a secondary amine at the N1-position, enabling direct acylation, alkylation, or reductive amination, while the primary alcohol terminus supports esterification, etherification, oxidation, or halogenation. The 3-carbon linker provides enhanced conformational flexibility compared to the 2-carbon analog (CAS 622-26-4), allowing optimized spatial arrangement in receptor binding pockets. This intermediate is particularly valuable for constructing CNS-active pharmaceuticals, opioid receptor modulators, and piperidine-based ligands where the secondary amine + hydroxypropyl motif balances lipophilicity with orthogonal derivatization potential. Manufactured with purity ≥98% under controlled conditions, it supports drug discovery programs requiring modular access to C4-substituted piperidine architectures with defined chain lengths.

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Product Name
4-Piperidinepropanol
CAS Number
7037-49-2
Chinese Name
4-哌啶丙醇
Synonyms
3-(Piperidin-4-yl)propan-1-ol; 4-(3-Hydroxypropyl)piperidine; Piperidine-4-propanol; C₈H₁₇NO heterocycle
Chinese Synonyms
3-(哌啶-4-基)-1-丙醇; 4-(3-羟丙基)哌啶; 哌啶-4-丙醇; 羟丙基哌啶
Molecular Formula
C₈H₁₇NO
Molecular Weight
143.23 g/mol 
Purity
≥ 98% (GC/HPLC area normalization)
Product Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediates / Piperidine Derivatives / Hydroxyalkyl Amines
Appearance
Colorless to Pale Yellow Solid
Boiling Point
~235°C at 760 mmHg (estimated)
Density
~0.98 g/cm³ (estimated)
pKa
~10.5-11.0 (secondary amine, estimated)
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed under inert atmosphere (nitrogen). Protect from strong oxidizing agents to avoid amine oxidation or alcohol degradation.
Shelf Life
24 months under recommended storage conditions
Packaging
100mg/vial, 500mg/vial, 1g/bottle, 5g/bottle, or customized according to customer requirements
Applications
CNS drug synthesis (opioid receptor modulators), piperidine-based ligand development, heterocyclic library construction, alcohol derivatization (esterification/etherification/oxidation), amine functionalization (alkylation/acylation), prodrug design
Reactivity
Suitable for secondary amine alkylation/acylation, alcohol esterification/etherification, oxidation to aldehyde/acid, conversion to halides, reductive amination, and heterocyclic cyclization
Special Note
C4-Substituted Secondary Amine—distinct from N-substituted isomer (CAS 104-58-5, tertiary amine). 3-Carbon linker offers enhanced flexibility vs. 2-carbon analog (CAS 622-26-4). Part of our piperidine building block series.