Description

1-Benzyl-2-Methyl-3-Pyrrolidone is a high-purity, versatile pyrrolidone derivative with significant utility as a specialty solvent and chemical intermediate. Its unique structure offers a balance of solvency power and reactivity, making it valuable for advanced synthesis and formulation processes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking innovative building blocks and performance solvents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted pyrrolidone moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure imparts specific biological activity or favorable physicochemical properties.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a high-boiling, polar aprotic solvent for demanding applications in chemical reactions, polymer processing, and electronics cleaning where conventional solvents are inadequate.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile reagent and scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science research for creating novel molecular entities.
• Polymer Additive: Acts as a plasticizer, coalescing agent, or processing aid in specialty polymer formulations to enhance flexibility, solubility, or film-forming characteristics.
• Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in advanced battery electrolytes to improve stability, conductivity, and performance at extreme temperatures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyl-2-Methyl-3-Pyrrolidone
CAS No.	69079-26-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅NO
Molecular Weight	189.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-benzyl-3-pyrrolidone; 1-Benzyl-2-methylpyrrolidin-3-one; N-Benzyl-2-methyl-3-pyrrolidone; 3-Pyrrolidone, 1-benzyl-2-methyl-; BMP (context-specific abbreviation); N-Benzyl-2-methylpyrrolidinone
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Quality Control

Our 1-Benzyl-2-Methyl-3-Pyrrolidone is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We can support development projects with material meeting custom purity requirements or in-house specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 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.