Compound Q&A
What is (4-Hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)acetic acid (CAS: 77191-37-8)?
Answer
(4-Hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)acetic acid, also known as 1-pyrrolidone-2-carboxylic acid, is an organic compound with the CAS number 77191-37-8. It has a molecular formula of C5H9NO3 and a pungent odor. This compound is used in various applications, including pharmaceuticals, as a precursor in the synthesis of other chemicals, and in research.
About
CAS No
77191-37-8
English Name
(4-Hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H9NO4
Molecular Weight
159.14 g/mol
SMILES
C1C(CN(C1=O)CC(=O)O)O
InChIKey
BMOXYLBGPIDAAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 00:41
