N-(2-Piperidin-2-ylethyl)acetamide
N-(2-Piperidin-2-ylethyl)acetamide (CAS 886506-48-5) is an organic building block with the molecular formula C9H18N2O and a molar mass of 170.25 g/mol. It pairs a saturated piperidine ring with an acetamide-terminated ethyl side chain, giving a difunctional scaffold bearing both a secondary amine and an amide. Tech Serve Solutions supplies it as a research-grade heterocyclic intermediate for medicinal chemistry, chemical synthesis and laboratory-scale development programmes.
- Synonyms
- N-(2-Piperidin-2-ylethyl)acetamideN-[2-(piperidin-2-yl)ethyl]acetamideN-(2-(piperidin-2-yl)ethyl)acetamide2-(2-acetamidoethyl)piperidineCAS 886506-48-5

Heterocyclic building block
Serves as a piperidine-based scaffold in chemical synthesis, where the saturated ring and pendant ethyl chain provide a versatile core for assembling more complex molecules.
Pharmaceutical intermediate and medicinal chemistry
Used as an intermediate in discovery and medicinal-chemistry programmes. The piperidine motif is widely employed in active pharmaceutical ingredient design, supporting analogue synthesis and library work.
Functionalisation through the secondary amine
The ring nitrogen offers a reactive handle for alkylation, acylation, reductive amination and related transformations, enabling controlled elaboration of the structure.
Amide-directed derivatisation
The terminal acetamide group provides an additional point for further chemistry and can be retained as a structural feature when building target molecules.
Laboratory research and reference use
Supplied for research and development applications where a defined C9 piperidine acetamide derivative is required for synthetic, analytical or method-development work.
| Molecular weight | 170.25 |
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| Empirical formula | C9H18N2O |
Documentation
Every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis covering assay, identity and purity; the grade is confirmed against your enquiry. Safety Data Sheets and technical data sheets are available on request.
Supply & logistics
Samples for technical evaluation; bulk MOQ by grade and packaging. In-stock material ships in 7–10 working days, worldwide, with full export documentation.
What is N-(2-Piperidin-2-ylethyl)acetamide used for?
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It is used primarily as a heterocyclic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate in chemical synthesis and medicinal-chemistry research. The piperidine ring and acetamide side chain make it a useful scaffold for preparing more complex molecules and analogue series.
What is the CAS number and molecular formula of N-(2-Piperidin-2-ylethyl)acetamide?
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The CAS number is 886506-48-5 and the molecular formula is C9H18N2O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 170.25 g/mol.
What grade and purity does Tech Serve Solutions supply?
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We supply N-(2-Piperidin-2-ylethyl)acetamide as a research- and technical-grade building block for synthesis and laboratory use. We do not represent it as a USP, BP or EP pharmacopoeial grade. A current specification and certificate of analysis can be provided on request, and batch-specific assay details are confirmed at the time of enquiry.
How should N-(2-Piperidin-2-ylethyl)acetamide be handled and stored?
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No formal GHS classification was supplied with this batch, so it should be treated as a research chemical of undetermined hazard and handled only by trained personnel using good laboratory practice. Use appropriate personal protective equipment, work with adequate ventilation, avoid contact and inhalation, and store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. Always consult the current safety data sheet before use.
How is N-(2-Piperidin-2-ylethyl)acetamide packed, shipped and exported?
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It is packed in appropriately sized, securely sealed and labelled containers to preserve integrity in transit, with pack sizes from research quantities upward. As a global supplier and exporter, Tech Serve Solutions arranges compliant international shipment with full documentation; specific transport requirements are confirmed against the applicable safety data sheet at the time of order.
How do I request a sample or quote?
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Contact Tech Serve Solutions with your required quantity, intended pack size and destination, and our team will respond with availability, lead time, specification and a quotation. Samples can be discussed for qualification and evaluation purposes.
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