4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

CAS: 64320-89-4

Ref. 3D-FH24405

Product Information

• Name: 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone
• Synonyms: 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidin-2-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone is a chiral, cycloalkyl compound that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of analgesics. It is synthesized by combining homoserine and pyridine in a stereoselective manner. The synthesis can be performed by refluxing chloroform with benzyl chloride, followed by methylation. 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone is also an important precursor for the preparation of other compounds such as antihistamines and anti-inflammatory agents.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 115.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₉NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9NO2/c7-3-4-1-5(8)6-2-4/h4,7H,1-3H2,(H,6,8)
• InChI key: InChIKey=KTOFYLXSANIPND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C1CC(CO)CN1