1-Benzyl-4-methylpiperidin-3-one

It serves as a key building block in the preparation of molecules that inhibit protein kinases, which are important in drug research and development. 1-Benzyl-4-methylpiperidin-3-one serves as a chemical intermediate, particularly in the synthesis of other pharmaceutical compounds, including the Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor tofacitinib and various other pyrrolo[3-d]pyrimidine derivatives.

API Name Tofacitinib
CAS No 32018-96-5
Molecular Formula C13H17NO
Molecular Weight 203.28 g/mol
Synonyms 1-benzyl-4-methylpiperidin-3-one

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