4-Phenyl-1-(p-tolylsulphonyl)piperidine-4-carbonitrile

This specific synthesis method involves a N-detosylation step (removal of the p-tolylsulfonyl group) and subsequent alkylation to form the final meperidine structure. 4-Phenyl-1-(p-tolylsulphonyl)piperidine-4-carbonitrile is an intermediate compound that can be used in one potential synthetic route for meperidine hydrochloride, also known as pethidine.

API Name Meperidine hydrochloride
CAS No 24476-55-9
Molecular Formula C19H20N2O2S
Molecular Weight 340.4 g/mol
Synonyms 1-(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl-4-phenylpiperidine-4-carbonitrile