2-Pyrrolidinone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Pyrrolidinone

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H360-May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Pyrrolidinone

RUO – Research Use Only