N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone

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Product Description

ProductN-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone
CAS872-50-4
FormulaC5H9NO
SynonymNMP, N-METHYLPYRROLIDONE, 1-Methylazacyclopentan-2-one, N-METHYL-2-PYROLLIDONE, 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-methyl-, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

Typical Product Specifications

Density1.032 (204 c)
Moderately Solublein aliphatic hydrocarbons
pH7.7-8.0 (10 aq.)
Refractive Index1.470 (20 c)
Vapor Pressure0.3 mm hg (20 c)
Odormild amine odor
Molecular weight99.13
Colorcolorless liquid
Flash Point95 c
Solubilitywater, alcohols, ketones, ethers, ethyl acetate, aromatic hydrocarbons, most org. solvs.
Boiling Point202 c
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

NMP is a widely used industrial solvent and a very versatile compound that can be used in the desulfurization of gases, in paint stripping and cleaning, plant protection, and the synthesis of plastics, waxes, and resins.

Use: SOLVENT

ClassPlastic Additives, Industrial Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals
IndustryIndustrial, Plastics
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