4-Oxo-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester

CAS: 29976-53-2

Ref. 3D-FO29358

Product Information

• Name: 4-Oxo-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester
• Synonyms: Ethyl 4-Oxo-1-piperidinecarboxylate1-Carbethoxy-4-piperidone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Oxo-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester is an antimicrobial agent that belongs to the group of unsaturated ketones. It has been shown to have clinical activity against gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Streptococcus pneumoniae, as well as Candida albicans. It also exhibits significant antiinflammatory activity in mice with chronic inflammation induced by carrageenan or LPS. 4-Oxo-1-piperidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester inhibits the enzyme dpp-4, which is involved in the production of amyloid beta peptides and type II diabetes. This compound was also shown to possess anticholinesterase activity in vitro.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 171.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₃NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H13NO3/c1-2-12-8(11)9-5-3-7(10)4-6-9/h2-6H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=LUBGFMZTGFXIIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)N1CCC(=O)CC1