1-Benzyl-2-pyrrolidinone Property

Melting point:

89 °C

Boiling point:

76-78°C 0,1mm

Density 

1.095 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.552(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

form 

Liquid

pka

-0.44±0.20(Predicted)

color 

Clear colorless to yellow

Water Solubility 

Slightly soluble in water.

BRN 

132168

CAS DataBase Reference

5291-77-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

29339900

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

1-Benzyl-2-pyrrolidinone Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID

Uses

1-Benzyl-2-pyrrolidinone undergoes reduction in THF with lithium N,N-dialkylaminoborohydrides to yield N-benzylpyrrolidine. It is used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field.

General Description

1-Benzyl-2-pyrrolidinone undergoes reduction in THF with lithium N,N-dialkylaminoborohydrides to yield N-benzylpyrrolidine.