Difference between revisions of "Methylpyrrolidone"
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| − | * | + | * ''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 |
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Revision as of 07:31, 24 July 2013
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.
Synonyms and Related Terms
methyl pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone; n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone; n-methyl-2-butyrolactone; NMP; MP; M-Pyrol
Other Properties
Miscible with water, alcohols, ether, acetone, ethyl acetate, chloroform, benzene and castor oil.
| Composition | C5H9NO |
|---|---|
| CAS | 872-50-4 |
| Melting Point | -24.4 |
| Density | 1.027 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 99.1 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4690 |
| Boiling Point | 202 |
Hazards and Safety
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: International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- 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