2-Pyrrolidone

2-Pyrrolidone, also known as 2-pyrrolidinone or butyrolactam, is an organic compound consisting of a 5-membered lactam, making it the simplest γ-lactam. It is a colorless liquid that is miscible with water and most common organic solvents.

2-Pyrrolidone
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Pyrrolidin-2-one
Other names
  • 2-Pyrrolidone
  • 2-Pyrrolidinone
  • Aminobutyrolactam
  • Butyrolactam
  • γ-Butyrolactam
  • 2-Ketopyrrolidine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.009.531
EC Number
  • 210-483-1
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C4H7NO/c6-4-2-1-3-5-4/h1-3H2,(H,5,6) Y
    Key: HNJBEVLQSNELDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C4H7NO/c6-4-2-1-3-5-4/h1-3H2,(H,5,6)
    Key: HNJBEVLQSNELDL-UHFFFAOYAP
  • O=C1NCCC1
Properties
C4H7NO
Molar mass 85.106 g·mol−1
Density 1.116 g/cm3
Melting point 25 °C (77 °F; 298 K)
Boiling point 245 °C (473 °F; 518 K)
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Warning
H319
P305+P351+P338
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
2
1
0
Flash point 129 °C (264 °F) (open cup)
138 °C (280 °F) (closed cup)
Related compounds
Related compounds
2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

2-Pyrrolidone itself and various derivatives made from it have a variety of industrial uses.

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