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 an N-alkylpyrrolidine, a lactam and a member of pyrrolidin-2-ones.

 N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is a polar solvent that is used in organic chemistry and polymer chemistry. Large-scale applications include the recovery and purification of acetylenes, olefins, and diolefins, gas purification, and aromatics extraction from feedstocks. N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone is a versatile industrial solvent. NMP is currently approved for use only in veterinary pharmaceuticals. The determination of the disposition and metabolism of NMP in the rat will contribute toward understanding the toxicology of this exogenous chemical which man may likely be exposed to in increasing amounts.

Brand: Soarwin

CAS No.: 872-50-4

EC Number: 212-828-1

Molecular Formula: C5H9NO

Density: 1.028 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Melting point: -24 °C(lit.)

Boiling point: 202 °C (lit.) 81-82 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

Flash point: 187 °F