Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
54012-73-6
Molecular Formula
C5H12N2
Molecular Weight
100.17 g/mol
Synonym

 (3RS)-piperidin-3-amine; Piperidin-3-amine; 3-Piperidinamine;

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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3-Aminopiperidine (C₅H₁₂N₂) is a heterocyclic organic compound containing a six-membered piperidine ring substituted with an amino group at the third position. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals due to its reactive amine functionality.