78888-52-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-(3-methylphenyl)-2-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)prop-2-en-1-one
• CAS NO: 78888-52-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₁NO
• Molecular Weight: 243.344
• Mol File: 78888-52-5.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 378.2°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 138.5°C
• Density: 1.019g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 6.4E-06mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.537
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-(3-methylphenyl)-2-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)prop-2-en-1-one(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-(3-methylphenyl)-2-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)prop-2-en-1-one(78888-52-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-(3-methylphenyl)-2-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)prop-2-en-1-one(78888-52-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 78888-52-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

1-(3-methylphenyl)-2-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)prop-2-en-1-one is a chemical compound with a complex structure consisting of a piperidine ring attached to a propenone group, with a 3-methylphenyl group on one end. It is commonly used in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry as an intermediate for the production of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The piperidin-1-ylmethyl group confers potential pharmacological properties, as piperidine-containing compounds often display bioactivity in the central nervous system. Its propenone moiety also suggests potential reactivity in various chemical reactions and its 3-methylphenyl group may provide specific steric and electronic properties, making this compound a valuable building block for the development of new drugs and biologically active molecules. Additionally, it may possess interesting properties for use in materials science and other research applications.

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Relevant articles and documents

N-substituted alpha-aminoalkylacrylophenones and some related compounds: a new class of spermicidal agents.

The results of a screening program to test the spermicidal effectiveness of several compounds is presented. The program was initiated after N-substituted 3-aminoacrylophenones were found to have unexpected spermicidal activity. The compounds had been synthesized as possible antiinflammatory agents. This result prompted the synthesis and screening of N-substituted alpha-aminomethylacrylophenones, alpha-(2-aminomethyl)acrylophenones and 3-N-substituted-2-methyleneindan-1-ones. The starting materials, substituted acetophenones, for the synthesis of N-substituted alpha-aminomethylacrylophenones were either commercial products or obtained by standard methods. N-substituted amino-butyrophenone was reacted with paraformaldehyde to yield the alpha-(2 aminoethyl)acrylophenones. A series of reactions was undertaken to synthesize 2-methyleneindan-1-ones. The preparation of each is detailed and molecular formulas are provided. Spermicidal activity was assessed by dissolving the compound in physiological saline at different concentrations. 2 drops of rat sperm suspension or human semen were placed on a slide, followed by 2 drops of a compound solution. Control slides of physiological saline were prepared. The contents were mixed for approximately 5 seconds and examined under a phase contrast microscope. The results were considered positive if 100% of the spermatozoa became immotile instantaneously. Several of the compounds showed marked spermicidal activity.