Compound Q&A
What is 1-Benzyl-4-piperidinone (CAS: 3612-20-2)?
Answer
1-Benzyl-4-piperidinone is an organic compound with the chemical formula C11H15NO. It features a benzyl group attached to a piperidine ring with a ketone functional group at position 4. This compound is a solid at room temperature, slightly soluble in water, and commonly used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. Its structure makes it valuable in pharmaceutical and research applications due to its reactivity and ability to form complex derivatives.
About
CAS No
3612-20-2
English Name
1-Benzyl-4-piperidinone
Molecular Formula
C12H15NO
Molecular Weight
189.26 g/mol
SMILES
O=C1CCN(Cc2ccccc2)CC1
InChIKey
SJZKULRDWHPHGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
