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[[polymer|polymers]] and old  
 
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[[varnish|varnishes]].
 
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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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methyl pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone; n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone; n-methyl-2-butyrolactone; NMP; MP; M-Pyrol
 
methyl pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone; n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone; n-methyl-2-butyrolactone; NMP; MP; M-Pyrol
  
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|aaiNMPYRROLIDONE.jpg~FTIR|methylpyrrolidone.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
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== Risks ==
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* Combustible.  Flash point = 96C 
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* Decomposes on burning to produce toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. 
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* Contact cause severe irritation to eyes and skin. 
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* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=O36884&productDescription=1-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE+P+4L&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS]
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* EPA lists methylpyrrolidone as hazardous waste (ignitable, toxic); Concentrations over 10% must be disposed of appropriately
  
== Other Properties ==
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Miscible with water, alcohols, ether, acetone, ethyl acetate, chloroform, benzene and castor oil.
 
Miscible with water, alcohols, ether, acetone, ethyl acetate, chloroform, benzene and castor oil.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Combustible.  Flash point = 96C  Decomposes on burning to produce toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. 
 
 
 
Contact cause severe irritation to eyes and skin. 
 
 
 
LINK: [http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0513.html International Chemical Safety Card]
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996  Comment: entry 6197
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996  Comment: entry 6197

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Description

A colorless liquid with a mild, amine-like odor. Methylpyrrolidone, or MP, is industrially as a Solvent for the extraction of aromatic compounds from lubrication oils. It also dissolves many polymers and old varnishes.

FTIR

AaiNMPYRROLIDONE.jpg

Chemical structure

Methylpyrrolidone.jpg


Synonyms and Related Terms

methyl pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone; n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone; n-methyl-2-butyrolactone; NMP; MP; M-Pyrol

Risks

  • Combustible. Flash point = 96C
  • Decomposes on burning to produce toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide.
  • Contact cause severe irritation to eyes and skin.
  • ThermoFisher: SDS
  • EPA lists methylpyrrolidone as hazardous waste (ignitable, toxic); Concentrations over 10% must be disposed of appropriately

Physical and Chemical Properties

Miscible with water, alcohols, ether, acetone, ethyl acetate, chloroform, benzene and castor oil.

Composition C5H9NO
CAS 872-50-4
Melting Point -24.4 C
Density 1.027 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 99.1
Refractive Index 1.4690
Boiling Point 202 C

Resources and Citations

  • The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 6197
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993