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NMP

EMPLURA®

Synonym(s):

1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, NMP, N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H9NO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
99.13
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
EC Index Number:
212-828-1
NACRES:
NA.05

product name

1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, EMPLURA®

vapor pressure

0.32 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

product line

EMPLURA®

Assay

≥99.5% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

245 °C

potency

3598 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
8000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.3-9.5 % (v/v)

impurities

≤0.0002 meq/g Acidity
≤0.003 meq/g Alkalinity
≤0.1% Water

color

APHA: ≤10

refractive index

n20/D 1.468-1.473

pH

8.5-10.0 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

bp

202 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-24 °C

transition temp

flash point 91 °C

solubility

1000 g/L

density

1.03 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C5H9NO/c1-6-4-2-3-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3

InChI key

SECXISVLQFMRJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

EMPLURA® is our low-cost alternative to high-purity qualities. With EMPLURA we offer a range of solvents for a plurality of basic applications in non-regulated industries and for less demanding applications, preparative laboratory work and cleaning purposes. EMPLURA solvents provide adequate specifications with the most important parameters.

Application


  • Green synthesis of polyimide by using an ethanol solvothermal method for aqueous zinc batteries.: This research introduces a green synthetic approach for polyimide utilizing 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone as a solvent, highlighting its efficacy in enhancing the performance of aqueous zinc batteries. The study underscores the critical role of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone in promoting environmentally friendly synthesis methods within the realm of analytical chemistry and battery technology (Zhao Y et al., 2024).

  • Facile Preparation of Four-Layer MoS(2) Nanosheets and Their Application to Organic Light-Emitting Diode.: This paper discusses the utilization of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone in the exfoliation process to prepare MoS(2) nanosheets, which are then applied to improve the efficiency of organic light-emitting diodes. The findings reveal the solvent′s pivotal role in enabling the production of high-quality nanosheets for advanced electronic applications (Jiang X et al., 2022).

  • Phenylphosphonate surface functionalisation of MgMn(2)O(4) with 3D open-channel nanostructures for composite slurry-coated cathodes of rechargeable magnesium batteries operated at room temperature.: This article presents research on the application of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone in surface modification techniques for magnesium battery electrodes, enhancing their performance and stability. The study demonstrates the solvent′s effectiveness in materials science and its significant impact on battery technology (Kajihara K et al., 2021).

  • Novel Semi-Interpenetrated Polymer Networks of Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate)/Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) with Incorporated Conductive Polypyrrole Nanoparticles.: This research leverages 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone in the development of novel polymer networks, integrating conductive nanoparticles to create advanced materials for various technological applications. The study highlights the solvent′s role in polymer chemistry and nanotechnology (Aparicio-Collado JL et al., 2020).

  • From 3D to 2D Transition Metal Nitroprussides by Selective Rupture of Axial Bonds.: This publication explores the role of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone in the structural transformation of transition metal nitroprussides, demonstrating its utility in the synthesis and manipulation of inorganic compounds for enhanced material properties and applications in various industries (Ávila Y et al., 2019).

Analysis Note

Purity (GC): ≥ 99.5 %
Identity (IR): conforms
Color: ≤ 10 Hazen
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.031 - 1.033
Refractive index (n 20/D): 1.4680 - 1.4730
Acidity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Alkalinity: ≤ 0.003 meq/g
Water: ≤ 0.10 %

Legal Information

EMPLURA is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Signal Word

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

195.8 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

91 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup


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