CAS 915922-85-9

1-Ethyl-4-piperidineacetic acid

Description:

1-Ethyl-4-piperidineacetic acid is a chemical compound characterized by its piperidine ring structure, which is a six-membered ring containing one nitrogen atom. This compound features an ethyl group attached to the nitrogen of the piperidine, along with an acetic acid functional group. The presence of both the piperidine and acetic acid moieties contributes to its potential biological activity, making it of interest in medicinal chemistry. Typically, compounds like this may exhibit properties such as solubility in polar solvents due to the carboxylic acid group, while the piperidine ring can influence the compound's interaction with biological targets. The molecular structure suggests that it may participate in hydrogen bonding, which can affect its pharmacokinetic properties. As with many piperidine derivatives, it may have applications in drug development, particularly in the fields of neuropharmacology or as a building block for more complex molecules. However, specific biological activities and safety profiles would require further investigation through empirical studies.

Formula: C₉H₁₇NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C9H17NO2/c1-2-10-5-3-8(4-6-10)7-9(11)12/h8H,2-7H2,1H3,(H,11,12)

InChI key: InChIKey=DDHNVBMJTWHLJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(O)=O)C1CCN(CC)CC1

Synonyms:

• 4-Piperidineacetic acid, 1-ethyl-
• 2-(1-Ethylpiperidin-4-yl)acetic acid
• 1-Ethyl-4-piperidineacetic acid
• 2-(1-Ethylpiperidin-1-ium-4-yl)acetate
• (1-Ethylpiperidin-4-yl)acetic acid