Description

1-Benzyl-3-Pyrrolidinone is a versatile heterocyclic building block and intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its pyrrolidinone core and benzyl substituent make it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is particularly sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing nitrogen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of novel ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexes.
• Polymer and Material Science: Intermediate for specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials requiring specific functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various name reactions and as a precursor for other fine chemicals and research compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and drug discovery programs targeting new biological entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyl-3-Pyrrolidinone
CAS No.	775-16-6
Molecular Formula	C11H13NO
Molecular Weight	175.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Benzylpyrrolidin-3-one; N-Benzyl-3-pyrrolidinone; 3-Pyrrolidinone, 1-benzyl-; 1-Benzyl-3-pyrrolidone; N-Benzyl-3-pyrrolidone; 3-Oxo-1-benzylpyrrolidine; 775-16-6; 1-Benzyl-pyrrolidin-3-one
EINECS	212-284-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Benzyl-3-Pyrrolidinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

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 to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
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.