Description

1-Methylpyrrolidin-3-One CAS NO 68165-06-0 is a versatile, high-purity heterocyclic ketone that serves as a critical building block and solvent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structural properties make it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex molecules with high selectivity and yield. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for neurological and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a high-boiling, polar aprotic solvent for demanding reactions, including polymerizations and metal-catalyzed cross-couplings.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry and material science research for exploring new molecular entities.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve stability and performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylpyrrolidin-3-One
CAS No.	68165-06-0
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO
Molecular Weight	99.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-3-pyrrolidinone; N-Methyl-3-pyrrolidinone; 3-Pyrrolidinone, 1-methyl-; 1-Methylpyrrolidin-3-one; N-Methyl-3-pyrrolidone; 1-Methyl-3-pyrrolidone; 3-Keto-1-methylpyrrolidine; N-Methyl-γ-butyrolactam imine
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methylpyrrolidin-3-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting a purity specification of ≥98.0% (by GC/HPLC). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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 to exclude moisture. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.