Compound Q&A
What regulatory guidelines apply to 1-Hexyl-2-pyrrolidinone (CAS: 4838-65-7)?
Answer
1-Hexyl-2-pyrrolidinone (CAS: 4838-65-7) falls under the GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) and is classified as a category 3 skin corrosive. It is subject to REACH regulations in the European Union, requiring manufacturers and importers to register substances above 1 tonne per year. FDA and EPA may also have specific guidelines for its handling and use in the context of pharmaceuticals and environmental releases.
About
CAS No
4838-65-7
English Name
1-Hexyl-2-pyrrolidinone
Molecular Formula
C10H19NO
Molecular Weight
169.27 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCN1CCCC1=O
InChIKey
BAWUFGWWCWMUNU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-26 12:08