4-Phenylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid, compound with toluene-p-sulphonic acid (CAS No: 3627-45-0) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Meperidine hydrochloride. 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: 4-Phenylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid, Norpethidinic acid
CAS No: 3627-45-0
PubChem CID: 19259
Mol Formula: C12H15NO2
Mol Weight: 205.25 g/mol
Used in API: Meperidine hydrochloride
IUPAC Name: 4-phenylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid
API Intermediate Description: 4-Phenylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid, compounded with toluene-p-sulphonic acid, is a key intermediate (also known as pethidine intermediate C or pethidinic acid) in the synthesis of Meperidine Hydrochloride. The final step in the synthesis involves converting this carboxylic acid into an ethyl ester and forming the hydrochloride salt.