General introduction to N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone :
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) is an organic compound consisting of a 5-membered lactam. It is a colorless liquid, although impure samples can appear yellow. It is miscible with water and with most common organic solvents. It also belongs to the class of dipolar aprotic solvents such as dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulfoxide. It is used in the petrochemical and plastics industries as a solvent, exploiting its nonvolatility and ability to dissolve diverse materials.
Product specifications:
Items |
Reagent grade | Electronic grade | Industrial grade | Regular grade |
purity (wt%) | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.8 | 98.5 |
Water(wt%) | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
Color No. (Hazen) | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 |
Density (D420) | 0.990~0.999 | 0.990~0.999 | 0.990~0.999 | 0.990~0.999 |
Refractive index (ND20) | 1.465-1.467 | 1.465-1.467 | 1.465-1.467 | 1.465-1.467 |
PH Value (10%,v/v) | 7-10 | 7-10 | 6-10 | 6-10 |
Free amine (calculated by ethylamine) (wt%) | 0.0015 | 0.003 | 0.01 | -------- |
Applications:
It is widely used as extraction agent for aromatic hydrocarbons, lubricating oil refining, synthesis gas desulfurization, etc.,
also used in industrial cleaning, etc