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2-Pyrrolidinone(Cat No.:R040016), also known as 2-pyrrolidone, is a versatile organic solvent with a five-membered lactam structure. It is commonly used as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, polymers, and agrochemicals due to its excellent solvency and chemical stability. In the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as a precursor for drugs like piracetam and is a valuable intermediate in producing various active pharmaceutical ingredients. Additionally, 2-pyrrolidinone finds applications in the production of adhesives, coatings, and as a solvent for resins and polymers, highlighting its importance in industrial chemistry.
Catalog Number | R040016 |
CAS Number | 616-45-5 |
Synonyms | 2-Pyrrolidone; Butyrolactam; 2-Oxo-4-butyrolactam; 2-Oxopyrrolidine; 2-Pyrol; 2-Tetrahydropyrrolone; 4-Aminobutyric acid lactam; Azacyclopentan-2-one; Butanoic acid, 4-amino-, lactam; Butyrolactam; Kollisolv PYR; NSC 4593; NSC 8413; Pyrrolidone; Solu |
Molecular Formula | C4H7NO |
Purity | ≥95% |
Storage | Store at RT |
IUPAC Name | pyrrolidin-2-one |
InChI | InChI=1S/C4H7NO/c6-4-2-1-3-5-4/h1-3H2,(H,5,6) |
InChIKey | HNJBEVLQSNELDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | C1CC(=O)NC1 |