Cat Number: CHE872504

N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP)

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CAS Number

872-50-4

Synonyms

N-Methylpyrrolidone
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
1-methylpyrrolidin-2-one

Description

N-methylpyrrolidin-2-one is a member of the class of pyrrolidine-2-ones that is pyrrolidin-2-one in which the hydrogen attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a methyl group. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent. It is a N-alkylpyrrolidine, a lactam and a member of pyrrolidin-2-ones.

Molecular Weight

99.133

Molecular Formula

C5H9NO

EINECS

212-828-1

SMILES

CN1CCCC1=O

Appearance

clear colorless liquid

Boiling Point

202 to 204 ℃ (396 to 399 °F; 475 to 477 K)