The IUPAC name of N-(Hydroxyethyl)piperidine is 2-piperidin-1-ylethanol. With the CAS registry number 3040-44-6, it is also named as 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperidine. The product's categories are Amines; Heterocycles. Besides, it is clear colourless liquid, which should be closed in a cool and dry place. In addition, its molecular formula is C₇H₁₅NO and molecular weight is 129.20.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 221-244-6; (2)ACD/LogP: 1.06; (3)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -1.91; (5)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -0.57; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (7)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1; (9)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 2.13; (10)#H bond acceptors: 2; (11)#H bond donors: 1; (12)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.477; (14)Molar Refractivity: 37.48 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 132.5 cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 35.6 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 0.974 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 91.2 °C; (19)Melting Point: 16 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 50.81 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 200.5 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.0802 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of N-(Hydroxyethyl)piperidine: this chemical can be prepared by the reaction of piperidine with 2-bromo-ethanol.



This reaction will occur at temperature of 80 °C for 72 hours. The yield is 85 %.

Uses of N-(Hydroxyethyl)piperidine: it can react with phthalic acid anhydride to get phthalic acid mono-(2-piperidino-ethyl ester).



This reaction needs benzene by heating for 4.5 hours. The yield is 96.5 %.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: it is harmful if swallowed. And it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. You should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)Canonical SMILES: C1CCN(CC1)CCO
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C7H15NO/c9-7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h9H,1-7H2
(3)InChIKey: KZTWONRVIPPDKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: