1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone

CAS: 872-50-4

Category: Heterocyclic Aromatic Compound

PurityIndustrial Grade ≥99.0%; Electronic Grade ≥99.5%; Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99.0%
Molecular FormulaC5H9NO
Molecular Weight99.13
AppearanceColorless to slightly yellow transparent liquid with a mild amine-like odor; highly polar aprotic solvent with excellent solvency.
Packaging200 kg/galvanized steel drum, 200 kg/HDPE drum, 25 kg plastic drum, 1000 kg IBC tank, or customized packaging according to customer requirements
Testing IndicatorsAppearance — Visual inspection; Purity — Gas chromatography (GC-FID) according to ASTM D8432 or equivalent; Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E203); Color — APHA color measurement (ASTM D1209); Density — Digital density meter or hydrometer (ASTM D4052); Refractive index — Abbe refractometer (ASTM D1218); Identification — FTIR spectroscopy and NMR; Acidity/alkalinity — Acid-base titration; Residue on evaporation — Gravimetric analysis; Metal impurities — ICP-MS analysis for electronic grade.
Storage NotesStore in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep containers tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Use appropriate protective equipment during handling.
Lead Time10 days
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP) is a high-performance polar aprotic solvent widely used in lithium-ion battery manufacturing as a solvent for PVDF binders, in semiconductor and electronic industries as a photoresist stripper and cleaning solvent, in polymer processing for dissolving engineering plastics, and in pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis as a reaction solvent. It is also used in coatings, adhesives, agrochemical formulations, and specialty chemical production due to its excellent solvency and thermal stability.