Triacetonamine is an organic compound with the formula C₁₀H₁₇N. This compound serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine (TMP), a sterically hindered base and precursor to the reagent TEMPO.
Application

• Used primarily as a stabilizer for plastics.
• As an intermediate for manufacture of: 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine, 4-Hydroxy-TEMPO