CAS 25747-41-5: 4-Hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinone

Description: 4-Hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinone, with the CAS number 25747-41-5, is a cyclic amide characterized by its five-membered ring structure containing both a hydroxyl group and a carbonyl group. This compound exhibits properties typical of lactams, including the ability to participate in hydrogen bonding due to the presence of the hydroxyl group, which can enhance its solubility in polar solvents. It is often studied for its potential applications in pharmaceuticals and materials science, particularly as a building block in the synthesis of various biologically active compounds. The presence of the hydroxyl group also suggests that it may have antioxidant properties, making it of interest in cosmetic formulations. Additionally, 4-Hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinone can undergo various chemical reactions, including acylation and alkylation, which can be utilized in organic synthesis. Its stability and reactivity under different conditions make it a versatile compound in both research and industrial applications.

Formula: C₄H₇NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7NO2/c6-3-1-4(7)5-2-3/h3,6H,1-2H2,(H,5,7)

InChI key: InChIKey=IOGISYQVOGVIEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C1NCC(O)C1

Synonyms:

• (±)-4-Hydroxypyrrolidone
• 2-Pyrrolidinone, 4-hydroxy-
• 4-Hydroxy-2-Oxopyrrolidine
• 4-Hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinone
• 4-Hydroxypyrrolidin-2-One
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Oxo-4-hydroxypyrrolidine
• β-Hydroxy-γ-aminobutyrolactam
• γ-Amino-β-hydroxybutyric lactam
• 4-Hydroxy-2-pyrrolidone

4-Hydroxy-2-pyrrolidone

CAS: 25747-41-5

• Formula: C₄H₇NO₂
• Purity: >95.0%(GC)
• Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal
• Molecular weight: 101.11

4-Hydroxy-2-pyrrolidone

CAS: 25747-41-5

• Formula: C₄H₇NO₂
• Purity: 98%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 101.1039

4-Hydroxy-2-Pyrrolidone

CAS: 25747-41-5

• Purity: 98%
• Molecular weight: 101.1g/mol

4-Hydroxy-2-pyrrolidone

CAS: 25747-41-5

• Purity: 95.0%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 101.1050033569336

rac 4-Hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinone

CAS: 25747-41-5

Applications An intermediate in the preparation of Oxiracetam (O846905). References Kondepudi, D., et al.: Science, …

• Formula: C₄H₇NO₂
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 101.10

rac 4-hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinone

CAS: 25747-41-5

Rac-4-hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinone is a hydrogenated form of racemic pyrrolidinone. It is a synthetic drug that belongs …

• Formula: C₄H₇NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Molecular weight: 101.1 g/mol