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(R)-(−)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

(R)-(−)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone chemical structure
CAS Number66673-40-3
FormulaC5H9NO2
Mol. Weight115.13 g/mol

What is (R)-(−)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone?

(R)-(−)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone is a chemical compound with CAS number 66673-40-3 and molecular formula C5H9NO2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Serves as a building block in the synthesis of diphthamide.1

Specifications

Molecular Weight

115.13 g/mol

Assay/Purity

99%

Boiling Point

147-149 °C/0.06 mmHg(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

83-85 °C(lit.)

WGK Germany

3

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