The chemical structure of 2,6-piperidinedione, the most common isomer

Piperidinediones are a derivatives of piperidine with two ketone functional groups. There are six isomers, each of which has a molecular weight of 113.115 and a formula of C₅H₇NO₂. Piperidinediones form the core structure of a variety of pharmaceutical drugs.

Isomers[edit]

• 2,3-Piperidinedione
• 2,4-Piperidinedione - CID 10887863 from PubChem
  • Examples include methyprylon
• 2,5-Piperidinedione - CID 533930 from PubChem
• 2,6-Piperidinedione - CID 70726 from PubChem
  • Examples include glutethimide and dexetimide
• 3,4-Piperidinedione
• 3,5-Piperidinedione

See also[edit]

• Barbituric acid