Description

4-(4'-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Pyrrolidinone is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a pyrrolidinone core substituted with a methoxyphenyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its structural motif for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the synthesis of specialized polymers with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in medicinal chemistry programs for library synthesis and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4'-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Pyrrolidinone
CAS No.	103859-86-5
Molecular Formula	C11H13NO2
Molecular Weight	191.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone; 4-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone; 2-Pyrrolidinone, 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-; 4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pyrrolidin-2-one; 103859-86-5; 4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-pyrrolidone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(4'-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Pyrrolidinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure compliance with exacting purity standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.