α-Pyrrolidone

α-pyrrolidone is a colorless liquid. The freezing point is 24.6℃, the flash point is 129.4℃, and the boiling point is 245℃. Miscible with water, low alcohols, low ketones, ethers, chloroform and benzene, insoluble in petroleum ether.

English Abbreviation: α-P（2-P）
CAS No.: 616-45-5

Category: Pharmaceutical Excipients

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Product Description

α-pyrrolidone is a colorless liquid. The freezing point is 24.6℃, the flash point is 129.4℃, and the boiling point is 245℃. Miscible with water, low alcohols, low ketones, ethers, chloroform and benzene, insoluble in petroleum ether.

Quality Index

Item	Purity/wt%	Moisture/wt%	Chroma /Hazen	Refractive Index/
First Grade	≥99.0	≤0.1	≤20	1.482-1.486
Premium Grade	≥99.5	≤0.1	≤10	1.482-1.486

Application

α-pyrrolidone is an important chemical raw material and strong polar organic solvent, which is widely used in medicine, textile, cosmetics, solvent, electronic cleaning and other industries.

As a raw material and intermediate of organic synthesis, it is mainly used in polyvinyl pyrrolidone, piracetam, γ-aminobutyric acid, nylon-4, polyamide fiber and so on.

As a solvent, it is mainly used in synthetic resins, pesticides, plasticizers, dyeing agents, floor polishers, polyols, printing inks and coatings, iodine, electronic cleaning and so on.

Packing and Storage

200KG/ galvanized iron drum, stored in a cool and ventilated warehouse, away from fire and heat sources. When handling, light loading and unloading, keep the package intact, prevent damage and leakage.

Keywords: α-P（2-P）

Product TDS:

2-P-TDS.pdf