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Sigma-Aldrich

(R)-(−)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

99%

Synonym(s):

D-Pyroglutaminol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H9NO2
CAS Number:
66673-40-3
Molecular Weight:
115.13
Beilstein:
3587974
MDL number:
MFCD00077791
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
PubChem Substance ID:
24862645
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

solid

optical activity

[α]20/D −31°, c = 5 in ethanol

bp

147-149 °C/0.06 mmHg (lit.)

mp

83-85 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OC[C@H]1CCC(=O)N1

InChI

1S/C5H9NO2/c7-3-4-1-2-5(8)6-4/h4,7H,1-3H2,(H,6,8)/t4-/m1/s1

InChI key

HOBJEFOCIRXQKH-SCSAIBSYSA-N

Application

Serves as a building block in the synthesis of diphthamide.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Journal of the American Chemical Society, 114, 1495-1495 (1992)

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