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2-Pyrrolidinone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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2-Pyrrolidinone is used as a derivative in pharmaceuticals such as cotinine, doxapram, piracetam, povidone and ethosuximide. It is used as a solvent and an intermediate in polymers, inkjet cartridges, tone and colorant products.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Pyrrolidinone is used as a derivative in pharmaceuticals such as cotinine, doxapram, piracetam, povidone and ethosuximide. It is used as a solvent and an intermediate in polymers, inkjet cartridges, tone and colorant products.

Solubility
Miscible with water and other organic solvents.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases and strong reducing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

616-45-5

Molecular Formula

C4H7NO

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

85.106

MDL Number

MFCD00005270

InChI Key

HNJBEVLQSNELDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

2-pyrrolidinone, pyrrolidone, butyrolactam, 2-pyrrolidone, 2-oxopyrrolidine, pyrrolidon, 2-ketopyrrolidine, 2-pyrol, pyrrolidinone, gamma-butyrolactam

PubChem CID

12025

ChEBI

CHEBI:36592

IUPAC Name

pyrrolidin-2-one

SMILES

C1CC(=O)NC1

Specifications

Melting Point

23°C to 25°C

Density

1.12

Boiling Point

245°C

Flash Point

>110°C (230°F)

Refractive Index

1.4875

Quantity

500 g

Sensitivity

Hygroscopic

Merck Index

14,8016

Solubility Information

Miscible with water and other organic solvents.

Formula Weight

85.11

Percent Purity

99%

Chemical Name or Material

2-Pyrrolidinone

Hazard Category

H319

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338

EINECSNumber

210-483-1

RTECSNumber

UY5715000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

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