Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of N-Ethylpyrrolidinone (CAS: 2687-91-4)?
Answer
N-Ethylpyrrolidinone (CAS: 2687-91-4) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a solvent for drug formulations and a key intermediate in synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients. It also serves as a solvent in the production of coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemicals. Additionally, it is employed in the food industry as a processing aid and in research for polymer synthesis and chemical derivatization.
About
CAS No
2687-91-4
English Name
N-Ethylpyrrolidinone
Molecular Formula
C6H11NO
Molecular Weight
113.16 g/mol
SMILES
O=C1N(CC)CCC1
InChIKey
ZFPGARUNNKGOBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
