What is a Piperidine?

Piperidine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₅H₁₁N. It consists of a saturated six-membered ring containing one nitrogen atom, and is classified as a secondary amine. Piperidine is a colorless liquid with a pungent, amine-like odor and is miscible with water and many organic solvents. It plays an important role as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, including analgesics, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. It is also used in the production of pesticides, surfactants, and rubber vulcanization accelerators.

Piperidine is also found in nature; for example, it is a degradation product of piperine, the compound responsible for the pungency of black pepper. The name "piperidine" is derived from "pepper."

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