6-Methylpiperidin-2-one

Name: 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-029104

About 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one

6-Methylpiperidin-2-one (CAS 4775-98-8) is an impurity of Aminocaproic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C6H11NO, corresponding to a molecular weight of 113.16 g/mol. Alternative names: 6-Methyl-2-piperidone and 2-Piperidinone, 6-methyl-.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Aminocaproic acid to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Aminocaproic acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6-Methylpiperidin-2-one
Catalogue No.	VQ-029104
CAS Number	4775-98-8
IUPAC name	6-methylpiperidin-2-one
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₁NO
Molecular weight	113.16 g/mol
Exact mass	113.0841
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	XPMMAKUHNMSONL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1CCCC(=O)N1
PubChem CID	20905

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	29.1 Å²
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2-piperidone, 2-Piperidinone, 6-methyl-, 6-Methyl-2-piperidinone, Methylpentanone isoxime, Hexanoic acid, 5-amino-, lactam, 5-Caprolactam, 2-Pipecolin-6-one, 6-methyl-2-piperidon, 6-Methyl-2-piperidinone #, 6-Methyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridin-2-ol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one is 4775-98-8. It is also known as 6-Methyl-2-piperidone, 2-Piperidinone, 6-methyl-, 6-Methyl-2-piperidinone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one?

6-Methylpiperidin-2-one has the molecular formula C6H11NO and a molecular weight of 113.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6-methylpiperidin-2-one.

What is 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one used for?

6-Methylpiperidin-2-one is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Aminocaproic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one can I order?

We supply 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one?

Yes. Every lot of 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6-Methylpiperidin-2-one is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.