1-Benzyl-4-piperidone
Chemical compound
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1-Benzyl-4-piperidone, also called N-benzyl-4-piperidone, is a derivative of 4-piperidone.
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1-benzylpiperidin-4-one | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.020.712 |
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| C12H15NO | |
| Molar mass | 189.258 g·molâ1 |
| 12 g/L (20 °C) | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Physical properties
Pharmaceutical chemistry usage
Like the related compound 4-piperidone, 1-benzyl-4-piperidone can be used in the synthesis of fentanyl. While using 1-benzyl-4-piperidone as the starting precursor initially yields benzylfentanyl (which is considered as virtually inactive), the resulting compound can be converted to fentanyl, according to Paul Jassen's works.[4][5]
Regulations
As other drug precursors, 1-benzyl-4-piperidone is heavily regulated like its parent chemical. It is for example a compound on the DEA list[6] and a Class A precursor under Canada's CDSA law.[7]
