2-Piperidone

It has a role as an EC 1.2.1.88 (L-glutamate gamma-semialdehyde dehydrogenase) inhibitor. It is a member of piperidones and a delta-lactam. Piperidin-2-one is a delta-lactam that is piperidine which is substituted by an oxo group at position 2.

CAS No 675-20-7
Molecular Formula C5H9NO
Molecular Weight 99.13 g/mol
Synonyms piperidin-2-one