3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one

• CAT Number: L032175
• CAS Number: 932-47-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H11NO2
• Molecular Weight: 129.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3-(2-hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11NO2/c8-4-2-5-1-3-7-6(5)9/h5,8H,1-4H2,(H,7,9)
• InChIKey: UJYRIMZFBRGKQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one(CAT: L032175) is a heterocyclic compound featuring a pyrrolidin-2-one (lactam) ring with a hydroxyethyl group at the 3-position. This compound is commonly used in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry as a building block for developing more complex molecules. The presence of both a lactam and a hydroxyl group provides sites for further functionalization, making it valuable in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, such as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. 3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one is often employed in the design of compounds that may target neurological, anti-inflammatory, or metabolic pathways, where its structural features contribute to improved solubility and bioavailability in therapeutic applications.