(S)-(+)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11456850

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L18359.06

Description

(S)-(+)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone serves as a building block in the synthesis of (R)- and (S)-diaminovaleric acids1 and of 5-azasemicorrin bidentate nitrogen ligands for enantioselective catalysis.

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Applications
(S)-(+)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone serves as a building block in the synthesis of (R)- and (S)-diaminovaleric acids1 and of 5-azasemicorrin bidentate nitrogen ligands for enantioselective catalysis.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 17342-08-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 115.132
• MDL Number: MFCD00077792
• InChI Key: HOBJEFOCIRXQKH-BYPYZUCNSA-N
• Synonym: l-pyroglutaminol, s-+-5-hydroxymethyl-2-pyrrolidinone, 5s-5-hydroxymethyl pyrrolidin-2-one, s-5-hydroxymethyl pyrrolidin-2-one, s-5-hydroxymethyl-2-pyrrolidinone, 2-pyrrolidinone, 5-hydroxymethyl-, 5s, s-pyroglutaminol, l-pyroglutamol, pubchem13847Show MoreShow Less
• PubChem CID: 643511
• IUPAC Name: (5S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one
• SMILES: C1CC(=O)NC1CO

• Melting Point: 78°C to 82°C
• Boiling Point: 147°C to 149°C (0.06 mmHg)
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 4657914
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Optical Rotation: +30° (c=2 in Ethanol)
• Formula Weight: 115.13
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (S)-(+)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only