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N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | NMP;N-Methylpyrrolidone;1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone |
| Chinese name | N-甲基-2-吡咯烷酮 |
| Chinese synonyms | NMP;N-甲基吡咯烷酮;1-甲基-2-吡咯烷酮 |
| Chemical category | Solvents |
| CAS No. | 872-50-4 |
| EINECS No. | 212-828-1 |
| Molecular formula | C5H9NO |
| Molecular weight | 99.13 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.01%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; residue on evaporation ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid, highly polar aprotic solvent, miscible with water and most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Lithium battery electrode binder solvent, pharmaceutical solvent, petrochemical extraction, electronic cleaning, agrochemical