2-Pyrrolidinone PurCert Secondary Reference Standard [Includes all characterization data] [Traceable to EP CRS]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C4H7NO
Molecular Weight:  85.11 g/mol
CAS Number: 616-45-5

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.04 hPa (20°C)
Water Solubility Miscible
Autoignition temp. 395°C
Explosion limit 1.8-16.6%(V)
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.487
B pt. 245°C
M pt. 23-25°C
Density 1.120 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H319,H360D
Precautionary Statement  P201 - P202 - P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29337990
Flash point >230°F
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

Description

Application
It is used as a solvent in pharmaceuticals polymers and petrochemical processing as well as an intermediate in chemical synthesis.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to act as a polar solvent and reaction medium enhancing solubility and facilitating chemical reactions.

General Description
2-Pyrrolidinone is a colorless to pale yellow hygroscopic liquid with a five-membered lactam ring structure.