CAS 111478-77-4

(2S)-2-Piperidinemethanamine

Description:

(2S)-2-Piperidinemethanamine, also known as (S)-2-amino-1-piperidinecarboxaldehyde, is an organic compound characterized by its piperidine ring structure, which is a six-membered ring containing one nitrogen atom. This compound features an amine functional group, contributing to its basicity and potential reactivity in various chemical reactions. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its form and purity. The presence of the amine group allows it to participate in hydrogen bonding, influencing its solubility in polar solvents such as water and alcohols. (2S)-2-Piperidinemethanamine is of interest in medicinal chemistry, particularly for its potential applications in drug development, as it may exhibit biological activity relevant to various therapeutic areas. Its stereochemistry, indicated by the (2S) designation, suggests that it has specific spatial arrangements that can affect its interaction with biological targets. As with many amines, it may have a characteristic amine odor and should be handled with care due to its potential reactivity and toxicity.

Formula: C₆H₁₄N₂

InChI: InChI=1/C6H14N2/c7-5-6-3-1-2-4-8-6/h6,8H,1-5,7H2/t6-/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=RHPBLLCTOLJFPH-LURJTMIESA-N

SMILES: C(N)[C@@H]1CCCCN1

Synonyms:

• 2-Piperidinemethanamine, (2S)-
• 2-Piperidinemethanamine, (S)-
• [(2S)-Piperidin-2-ylmethyl]amine
• (2S)-2-Piperidinemethanamine
• 2-piperidinemethanamine, (2S)-
• 1-[(2S)-Piperidin-2-yl]methanamine
• (2S)-Piperidin-2-ylmethanamine