Molekula
N-Methylpiperidine
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N-Methylpiperidine is a tertiary amine with a piperidine ring structure, widely used as a solvent, catalyst, and intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical production. It is also employed in the manufacture of dyes, rubber chemicals, and corrosion inhibitors. N-Methylpiperidine has a CAS number of 626-67-5, with the molecular formula C6H13N and a molecular weight of 99.17. It is stored at ambient conditions and carries a "Danger" signal word under GHS classification. Molekula supplies N-Methylpiperidine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £47.60 per pack ex VAT · £57.12 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to light yellow liquid |
| Water | <0.5% |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Assay | >99% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 3 °C |
| Transport Class | 3 (8) |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| pKa | pKa = 10.1 |
Source: PubChem CID 12291 (ChEMBL)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 22821532 |
| CAS Number | 626-67-5 |
| IUPAC Name | 1-methylpiperidine |
| EC Number | 210-959-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H13N |
| Molecular Weight | 99.17 |
| Exact Mass | 99.1048 |
| SMILES | CN1CCCCC1 |
| InChIKey | PAMIQIKDUOTOBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H13N/c1-7-5-3-2-4-6-7/h2-6H2,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 12291 |
| UN Number | UN2399 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29333992 |
| Tariff Code | 2933399999 |
Safety & GHS
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Flammable
GHS02
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
Hazard statements
- H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H302+312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H331 Toxic if inhaled
- H402 Harmful to aquatic life
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 1-methylpiperadine
- 1-Methylpiperidine
- LK 20
- methylpiperdine
- methylpiperidine
- Piperidine, 1-methyl-
- TP1/Mepiquat chloride
- UN 2399
Frequently asked questions
What is N-Methylpiperidine commonly used for?
N-Methylpiperidine is primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals, including as a building block for APIs and specialty chemicals.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Methylpiperidine?
The molecular formula is C₆H₁₃N, and the molecular weight is 99.17 g/mol.
How should N-Methylpiperidine be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from oxidizing agents, acids, and moisture.
What purity grades are available for N-Methylpiperidine?
Molekula supplies N-Methylpiperidine in technical grade (98%+ purity) and pharmaceutical/analytical grade upon request.
Can Molekula supply N-Methylpiperidine in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (drums, IBCs) for N-Methylpiperidine, with minimum order quantities available for industrial customers.
What documentation is provided with an order of N-Methylpiperidine?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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