CAS 95629-02-0: Ethyl 3-bromo-4-oxo-piperidine-1-carboxylate

3-Bromo-4-oxo-piperidine-1-carboxylic acid ethyl ester is a monoclinic crystal of the salt of 3-bromo-4-oxo-piperidine and 1,2-ethanediol. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of cisapride, a medication that regulates gastrointestinal motility. 3BOCEP has been shown to hydrolyze in the stomach with a rate constant of 2 x 10 M s. The bromination product is cisapride, which has been shown to regulate gastrointestinal motility by stimulating GI smooth muscle contractions.