2-Pyrrolidinone CAS#: 616-45-5; ChemWhat Code: 26017
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 2-Pyrrolidinone |
| Synonyms | 2-Pyrrolidone Butyrolactam;2-AZACYCLOPENTANONE;2-P;2-KETOPYRROLIDINE;ALPHA-PYRROLIDONE;PIPERIDINIC ACID LACTAM;2-Oxopyrrolidine;2-Pyrol |
| CAS Registry Number | 616-45-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H7NO |
| Molecular Weight | 85.1 |
| EINECS | 210-483-1 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 23-25 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 245 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.12 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor Density | 2.9 (vs air) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Solubulity | H2O: miscible (completely) |
| form | Liquid or Low Melting Mass |
| Color | Clear Colorless to pale yellow |
| PH | 9-11 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Explosive Limit | 1.8-16.6%(V) |
| Water Solubility | miscible |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,8016 |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Pyrrolidinone(616-45-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Pyrrolidinone(616-45-5) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| R Phrase | 22 |
| S Phrase | 24/25 |
| RIDADR | 2810 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | UY5715000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 6.1(b) |
| Packing Group | III |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 616-45-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Patents |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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