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CAS 10135-38-3

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3,3,5,5-Tetramethyl-1-Pyrroline N-Oxide

Description:
3,3,5,5-Tetramethyl-1-pyrroline N-oxide (TEMPO) is a stable free radical compound widely used in organic chemistry and materials science. It is characterized by its distinctive structure, featuring a pyrroline ring with four methyl groups attached to the 3 and 5 positions, and an N-oxide functional group. TEMPO is known for its ability to act as a selective oxidant, particularly in the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones, making it valuable in synthetic organic chemistry. Its stability as a radical allows it to participate in various reactions without decomposing, which is a significant advantage in radical chemistry. Additionally, TEMPO exhibits solubility in polar solvents, such as water and alcohols, and is often used in polymer chemistry for controlling polymerization processes. Its unique properties also make it useful in biological applications, including studies of oxidative stress and as a spin label in electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. Overall, TEMPO is a versatile compound with a wide range of applications in both research and industrial settings.
Formula:C8H15NO
InChI:InChI=1/C8H15NO/c1-7(2)5-8(3,4)9(10)6-7/h6H,5H2,1-4H3
SMILES:CC1(C)CC(C)(C)N(=C1)=O
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