1-Methyl-4-piperidyl benzilate (CAS No: 3608-67-1) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Propiverine. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Enpiperate, 1-Methyl-4-piperidyl diphenylglycolate
CAS No: 3608-67-1
PubChem CID: 77157
Mol Formula: C20H23NO3
Mol Weight: 325.4 g/mol
Used in API: Propiverine
IUPAC Name: (1-methylpiperidin-4-yl) 2-hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetate
API Intermediate Description: 1-Methyl-4-piperidyl benzilate is considered a relevant intermediate or closely related structural precursor in the synthesis of propiverine, because it already contains the two key features of the drug: a tertiary piperidine ring and a benzilate (diphenyl glycolate–type) ester moiety. Propiverine belongs to the class of antimuscarinic agents in which the pharmacological activity depends on linking a substituted piperidine nitrogen to an aromatic benzilate framework, and 1-methyl-4-piperidyl benzilate matches this core architecture.
