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(S)-(-)-2-Pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
(S)-(-)-2-Pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylic acid is used as a building block for pharmaceuticals and asymmetric synthesis. It Is also used as a resolving agent for chiral bases and in an efficient synthesis of quinolizidine and indolizidine alkaloids.
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(S)-(-)-2-Pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylic acid is used as a building block for pharmaceuticals and asymmetric synthesis. It Is also used as a resolving agent for chiral bases and in an efficient synthesis of quinolizidine and indolizidine alkaloids.
Solubility
Soluble in water (10-15% at 20°C), alcohol, acetone, dimethyl sufoxide and methanol.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
158°C to 162°C
Quantity
25 g
Beilstein
82132
Merck Index
14,8001
Solubility Information
Soluble in water (10-15% at 20°C),alcohol,acetone,dimethyl sufoxide and methanol.
Optical Rotation
−10.5° (c=5 in Water)
IUPAC Name
(2S)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
Formula Weight
129.12
Percent Purity
≥98%
Chemical Name or Material
(S)-(-)-2-Pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylic acid
Hazard Category
H318
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P280-P305+P351+P338-P310
EINECSNumber
202-700-3
RTECSNumber
TW3710000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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