Description

1-(m-Tolyl)Pyrrolidin-2-One is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the pyrrolidinone class, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its specific aromatic substitution pattern, which makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its structural motif can contribute to biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a precursor or core structure in the synthesis of electron-transporting or host materials for electronic displays.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry for creating specialized ligands that modify catalyst performance in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or additive to impart specific thermal or solubility characteristics to specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(m-Tolyl)Pyrrolidin-2-One
CAS No.	24059-72-1
Molecular Formula	C11H13NO
Molecular Weight	175.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Methylphenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone; 1-(3-Methylphenyl)pyrrolidin-2-one; 3-Methyl-1-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)benzene; 1-(m-Tolyl)-2-pyrrolidone; N-(3-Methylphenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone; 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-(3-methylphenyl)-; 1-(3-Tolyl)pyrrolidin-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(m-Tolyl)Pyrrolidin-2-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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