1-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone

1.Excellent Solvent Performance:N-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone features powerful solvency, low volatility and a low dielectric constant, serving as an efficient aprotic solvent ideal for a wide range of chemical processes.

2.Enhanced Transdermal Absorption:It functions as an effective penetration enhancer. By interacting with the multilamellar liposome structure of stratum corneum lipids, it remarkably boosts transdermal absorption efficiency.

3.Versatile Industrial Applicability:This compound exhibits multi-functional performance: it acts as a key intermediate for polycarboxylic acid synthesis, and also performs stably as a solvent under low-light and constant-pressure conditions.

4.Low Vapor Pressure for Safe Handling:Its low vapor pressure effectively curbs evaporative loss, ensures safer operational handling in controlled environments, and lowers volatile emissions throughout application.

Product Description of Potassium phosphate

Product Description of Potassium phosphate CAS#778-53-21-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone is a compound capable of boosting transdermal absorption, and its effects on multilamellar liposomes formed by stratum corneum lipids have been researched.

N-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone is extensively adopted as a solvent. Its low boiling point renders it fit for use under low-illumination and constant-pressure environments. Additionally, it acts as an intermediate for polycarboxylic acid synthesis and takes part in processes concerning viscosity regulation and hydrogen bonding interactions.

N-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone (NEP) is a transparent, colorless liquid. It serves as a low-volatility aprotic solvent and is categorized as a reproductive toxicant. It exhibits powerful solvency capacity, low vapor pressure and a low dielectric constant.

Neurotoxin – Linked to Acute Solvent Syndrome.Occupational hepatotoxin – Recognized as a secondary hepatotoxin; potential toxic impacts have been detected via occupational exposure or animal tests involving ingestion and experimental intoxication.

Reproductive toxicant – A substance hazardous to the reproductive system, which may trigger developmental disorders or compromise reproductive functions in both males and females.

1-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone

1-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone Chemical Properties

Melting point87.5-88.5 °C
Boiling point97 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
Density0.992 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure18Pa at 20°C
Refractive indexn20/D 1.465(lit.)
Fp169 °F
Storage temp.Sealed in dry, Room Temperature
Pka-0.41±0.20(Predicted)
FormLiquid
ColorClear
PH8-9 (100g/l, H₂O, 20°C)
Explosive limit1.3-7.7%(V)
Water Solubility1000g/L at 23°C
BRN107971
InChlKeyZFPGARUNNKGOBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP-0.2 at 20°C
CAS DataBase Reference2687-91-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference1-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidinone(2687-91-4)
EPA Substance Registry System2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethyl- (2687-91-4)

Safety Information

Hazard CodesXn,T
Risk Statements22-36-62-41-61
Safety Statements26-36-45-36/37/39-53
WGK Germany1
RTECSUY5769250
TSCAYes
HS Code29337900
1-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone

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