Hydrochloric Acid → 5-(Piperidin-1-yl)pentanoic acid hydrochloride

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23.5 g. (0.117 mole) of methyl δ-piperidinovalerate was dissolved in a combination of 125 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid and 125 ml. of water and refluxed with stirring for 16 hours. The excess water was removed using reduced pressure (water aspirator) to give a semi-solid residue which was triturated with acetone, filtered and dried. 21.0 g. (79%) of colorless crystals of δ-piperidinovaleric acid hydrochloride was obtained with a m.p. of 202°-204° C.

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