Abbreviations NPP Molar mass 203.28 g/mol | Formula C13H17NO Density 1.057 g/cm³ | |
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N-Phenethyl-4-piperidinone (NPP) is a derivative of 4-piperidinone with the molecular formula C13H17NO. 4-Piperidinone is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs such as fentanyl.
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Because of its possible use in the illicit manufacture of fentanyl, NPP was placed onto the list of controlled chemicals in the USA in 2007, and possession and sales of this compound are now restricted.
Preparation
N-Phenethyl-4-piperidinone can be prepared from 4-piperidinone and phenethyl bromide in biphasic conditions with a variety of phase transfer catalysts.
Derivatives
- Fentanyl
- Carfentanil
- PEPAP
- Fenspiride
- Propinetidine
References
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