Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone (CAS: 3445-11-2)?
Answer
1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone (CAS: 3445-11-2) is a colorless or light yellow, viscous liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 123.17 g/mol. It has a high solubility in water and organic solvents. Chemically, it is relatively stable but can undergo hydrolysis under basic conditions. It is slightly hygroscopic and exhibits good miscibility with water and ethanol.
About
CAS No
3445-11-2
English Name
1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone
Molecular Formula
C6H11NO2
Molecular Weight
129.16 g/mol
SMILES
C1CC(=O)N(C1)CCO
InChIKey
WDQFELCEOPFLCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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