1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone CAS#: 872-50-4; ChemWhat Code: 2112
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone |
| Synonyms | M-PYROL(R);N-METHYLPYROLIDONE;N-METHYLPYRROLID-2-ONE;N-METHYLPYRROLIDINONE;N-METHYLPYRROLIDNONE;N-METHYLPYRROLIDONE;NMP-T;NMP-EL |
| CAS Registry Number | 872-50-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO |
| Molecular Weight | 99.13 |
| EINECS | 212-828-1 |
| Other Registry Numbers | ; |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | −24 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 202 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.028 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor Density | 3.4 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 0.29 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Flash Point | 187 °F |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Solubulity | ethanol: miscible0.1ML/mL, clear, Colorless (10%, v/v) |
| form | Liquid |
| Color | ≤20(APHA) |
| PH | 8.5-10.0 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Explosive Limit | 1.3-9.5%(V) |
| Water Solubility | >=10 g/100 mL at 20 ºC |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,6117 |
| BRN | 106420 |
| Stability: | Stable, but decomposes upon exposure to light. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, reducing agents, bases. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-methyl-(872-50-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-methyl-(872-50-4) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | T,Xi |
| R Phrase | 45-65-36/38-36/37/38-61-10-46 |
| S Phrase | 41-45-53-62-26 |
| RIDADR | UN 1268 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | UY5790000 |
| F | 3-8-10 |
| TSCA | Y |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 872-50-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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