| Compound Description | N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone appears as a clear colorless liquid with a "fishlike" odor. Denser than water. Flash point 199 °F. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion.N-methylpyrrolidin-2-one is a member of the class of pyrrolidine-2-ones that is pyrrolidin-2-one in which the hydrogen attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a methyl group. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent. It is a N-alkylpyrrolidine, a lactam and a member of pyrrolidin-2-ones.N Methyl Pyrrolidone is under investigation for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma.N-Methylpyrrolidone can cause developmental toxicity according to The Environmental Protection Agency .1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, or N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone , is a chemical compound with 5-membered lactam structure. It is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid miscible with water. It is used in petrochemical processing, and as a solvent for surface treatment of textiles, resins and metal coated plastics or as a paint stripper. In the pharmaceutical industry, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is used in the formulation for drugs by both oral and transdermal delivery routes. NMP has been identified as a reproductive toxicant, first by California in 2001[3] and then by the European Commission in 2003. In the face of increasing regulation, some manufacturers are considering alternative solvents for some applications, especially where worker exposure is difficult to control, such as in paint stripping, graffiti removal, and agriculture. |
