1-Methylpyrrolidine

• CAT Number: R052319
• CAS Number: 120-94-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H11N
• Molecular Weight: 85.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N-Methylpyrrolidine; N-Methyltetrahydropyrrole; NSC 65579
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: 1-methylpyrrolidine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H11N/c1-6-4-2-3-5-6/h2-5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: AVFZOVWCLRSYKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CN1CCCC1

1-Methylpyrrolidine is a heterocyclic organic compound consisting of a five-membered pyrrolidine ring with a methyl group attached to the nitrogen atom. It is a secondary amine commonly used as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis. Due to its basicity and nucleophilicity, 1-Methylpyrrolidine participates in various chemical reactions, including alkylation, acylation, and cyclization processes. It is valuable in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. Its role as a versatile building block makes 1-Methylpyrrolidine important in the development of drugs, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals.