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N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone structure
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N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

TL;DR: N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (CAS 872-50-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H9NO and molecular weight 99.06841 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

1-methylpyrrolidin-2-one

Also Known As: N-Methylpyrrolidone, 1-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE, N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, 1-methylpyrrolidin-2-one, Methylpyrrolidone

CAS Number
872-50-4
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO
Molecular Weight
99.06841 g/mol
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Application Areas

Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.

Agrochemicals (18972 patents) Analytical Reagents (2924 patents) Biotechnology (5054 patents) Catalysts (1842 patents) Coatings & Adhesives (10181 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC5H9NO
Molecular Weight99.06841 g/mol
XLogP-0.5
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)20.3 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors1
Rotatable Bonds0
Exact Mass99.06841 Da
Heavy Atoms7
Complexity90.0
Purity≥99.7%
Melting Point-9 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point396 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density1.03 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Flash Point204 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure0.34 [mmHg]
Refractive IndexMAX ABSORPTION (METHANOL): 205 NM (LOG E= 3.46); INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4684 AT 20 °C/D; SADTLER REFERENCE NUMBER: 6528 (IR, PRISM); 116 (VARIAN, NMR)
Solubilitygreater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
SMILESCN1CCCC1=O
InChIKeySECXISVLQFMRJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Information

GHS Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements (H-Statements)

H315, H319, H335, H360D

Chemical Property Profile of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

XLogP
-0.5
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
20.3
Hydrogen Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
90.0
Exact Mass
99.06841
Monoisotopic Mass
99.06841
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

The XLogP value of -0.5 indicates that N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 20.3 Ų, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone?

The CAS number of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is 872-50-4.

What is the molecular formula of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone?

The molecular formula of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is C5H9NO.

What is the molecular weight of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone?

The molecular weight of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is 99.06841 g/mol.

Where can I buy N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone?

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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone?

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