DEA Slaps Controls on Weird Chemical 1-boc-4-piperidone Today
Published Date: 10/2/2025
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Summary
The DEA is officially adding 1-boc-4-piperidone to the list of controlled chemicals with its own special code. This change makes it clearer and easier to track, helping businesses and law enforcement stay on the same page. The update is effective immediately and won’t cost anyone extra but keeps things safer and more organized.
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1‑boc‑4‑piperidone Added to List I
The DEA is adding tert‑butyl 4‑oxopiperidine‑1‑carboxylate (known as 1‑boc‑4‑piperidone, CAS 79099‑07‑3) and its salts as a separately listed List I chemical and giving it its own DEA Chemical Code Number. The compound had been regulated as a carbamate of 4‑piperidone since May 12, 2023, and the rule is effective immediately. The agency says this change clarifies tracking and keeps things safer and more organized and will not impose extra costs.
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