(S)-4-(2-Methylpropyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

CAS: 181289-23-6

Ref. 3D-IM156827

Product Information

• Name: (S)-4-(2-Methylpropyl)-2-pyrrolidinone
• Synonyms: (S)-4-(Isobutyl)pyrrolidin-2-one(S)-Pregabalin lactamPregabalin impurity A
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

(S)-4-(2-Methylpropyl)-2-pyrrolidinone is a lactam that has been synthesized in the laboratory. It is an organic solvent that is used in the synthesis of other compounds. The compound has a potential for producing impurities, such as isopropyl and phosphite, during synthesis. (S)-4-(2-Methylpropyl)-2-pyrrolidinone can be synthesized by reacting 2-methylpropionic acid with one equivalent of methylamine. This reaction takes place in an organic solvent and requires kinetic control to avoid side reactions.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 141.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₅NO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H15NO/c1-6(2)3-7-4-8(10)9-5-7/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)/t7-/m0/s1
• InChI key: InChIKey=GUGXRXLTTHFKHC-ZETCQYMHSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)C[C@@H]1CNC(=O)C1