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1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone is useful for the chemical functionalization of graphene sheets by solvothermal reduction of graphene oxide. It is also useful for pharmaceutical and different industrial applications due to its broad solvency and low volatility. It is used as stripping agent, oven cleaners and paint strippers. It is involved in the extraction of lube oil process and in the purification of synthetic gas.
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1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone is useful for the chemical functionalization of graphene sheets by solvothermal reduction of graphene oxide. It is also useful for pharmaceutical and different industrial applications due to its broad solvency and low volatility. It is used as stripping agent, oven cleaners and paint strippers. It is involved in the extraction of lube oil process and in the purification of synthetic gas.
Solubility
Miscible with water, lower alcohols, ketones, ethyl acetate, castor oil, chloroform and benzene. Moderately miscible with aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Notes
Light sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Hygroscopic.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -24°C |
| Density | 1.033 |
| Boiling Point | 204°C |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Flash Point | 86°C (187°F) |
| Odor | Amine-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.4705 |
| Beilstein | 106420 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water,lower alcohols,ketones,ethyl acetate,castor oil,chloroform and benzene. Moderately miscible with aliphatic hydrocarbons. |
| Formula Weight | 99.13 |
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Safety and Handling
- 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H360D-May damage the unborn child.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
RUO – Research Use Only