N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP)
CAS No: 872-50-4
NMP is a polar aprotic solvent with high chemical and thermal stability. Known for its strong solvency, it’s used in a range of processes from polymer production to surface treatment and lithium battery manufacturing.
Synonyms
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-Methylpyrrolidone
Formula
C₅H₉NO
CAS No
872-50-4
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Properties
- Molecular weight: 99.13 g/mol
- Aggregation state: Liquid
- Density: 1.028 g/cm³
- Boiling point: 202 °C
- Melting point: −24 °C
- Refractive index: 1.469 (20 °C)
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Key applications
- Solvent for polymers (e.g. PVDF)
- Paint strippers
- Electronics cleaning
- Lithium-ion battery production
- Agrochemical formulations
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Industries
- Electronics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agrochemicals
- Coatings and Inks
- Battery Manufacturing
- Petrochemicals
Hazard classification
Repr. 1B; H360D
STOT SE 3; H335
Skin Irrit. 2; H315
Eye Irrit. 2; H319
