2-Pyrrolidone (pyrrolidin-2-one) is the simplest member of the class of pyrrolidin-2-ones. It is a colourless to yellowish liquid with a weak odour; in purified form it can be a low-melting solid. It is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of polyvinylpyrrolidone, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and nylon 4 fibres, as a high-boiling solvent and as a monomer for copolymers with vinyl compounds.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C4H7NO
- Appearance
- Colourless to yellowish liquid; may be a low-melting solid in purified form
- Synonyms
- pyrrolidin-2-one
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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