N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
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N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is an organic compound consisting of a 5-membered lactam. It is a colorless liquid, although impure samples can appear yellow. It is miscible with water and with most common organic solvents. It also belongs to the class of dipolar aprotic solvents such as dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulfoxide. It is used in the petrochemical, polymer and battery industries as a solvent, exploiting its nonvolatility and ability to dissolve diverse materials (including polyvinylidene difluoride, PVDF).[3]
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Preferred IUPAC name
1-Methylpyrrolidin-2-one | |||
Other names
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone N-Methylpyrrolidone N-Methylpyrrolidinone Pharmasolve | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.011.662 | ||
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Molar mass | 99.133 g·mol−1 | ||
Density | 1.028 g/cm3 | ||
Melting point | −24 °C (−11 °F; 249 K) | ||
Boiling point | 202 to 204 °C (396 to 399 °F; 475 to 477 K) | ||
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Solubility in Ethanol, acetone, diethylether, ethyl acetate, chloroform, benzene | Soluble[1] | ||
log P | −0.40[2] | ||
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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