(S)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone
CAS Number17342-08-4
FormulaC5H9NO2
Mol. Weight115.13 g/mol
(S)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone
What is (S)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone?
(S)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone is a chemical compound with CAS number 17342-08-4 and molecular formula C5H9NO2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Serves as a building block in the synthesis of (R)- and (S)-diaminovaleric acids1 and of 5-azasemicorrin bidentate nitrogen ligands for enantioselective catalysis.2
Specifications
Molecular Weight
115.13 g/mol
Assay/Purity
97%
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
79-80 °C(lit.)
WGK Germany
3