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1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone has the advantages of low viscosity, good chemical and thermal stability, high polarity, low volatility, and unlimited miscible with water and many organic solvents. 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone is an excellent solvent that is widely used as an extractant for aromatic extraction, lubricating oil refining, acetylene enrichment, syngas desulfurization, etc., and is also used in industrial cleaning.
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone is a polar aprotic delivery solvent. It has low toxicity, high boiling point and outstanding solubility. Strong selectivity and good stability advantages. It is widely used in aromatic extraction, acetylene, olefins, diolefins, solvents of polyvinylidene fluoride, electrode auxiliary materials for lithium-ion batteries, syngas desulfurization, lubricating oil refining, lubricating oil antifreeze, olefin extractant, solvents for polymerization of poorly soluble engineering plastics, agricultural herbicides, insulation materials, integrated circuit production, semiconductor industry precision instruments, circuit board cleaning, PVC tail gas recovery, cleaning agents, dye additives, dispersants, etc. It is also used as a solvent for polymers and polymerization reaction media, such as engineering plastics and aramid fibers. It can also be used in pesticides, pharmaceuticals and cleaning agents.
Items | Specifications | Results |
Appearance (25℃) | Colorless transparent liquid | Conforms |
Colority(Hazen) | ≤10 | 3 |
Purity | ≥99.90% | 99.908% |
Moisture | ≤200ppm | 97ppm |
10% PH | 6-9 | 8.29 |
Free Amine | ≤20ppm | 9ppm |
Refractive Index | 1.4680-1.4720 | 1.4685 |
Density | 1.028-1.033 | 1.029 |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. | |
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| Product parameters | |
| Cas number: | 872-50-4 |
| Appearance: | Colorless liquid |
| Purity: | 99.9%min |
| Package details: | 200kg/drum; 20tons/ISO tank |
| Brand: | Fortunachem |
Uses:
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP, CAS 872-50-4) is a high-boiling polar aprotic solvent; its main uses span lithium-ion battery electrode slurries, semiconductor/photoresist cleaning, engineering-plastic and aramid processing, pharmaceutical/pesticide synthesis, petrochemical extraction, coatings/inks and industrial cleaning; chemical-grade selling points center on strong PVDF/polymer solvency, high purity with low moisture/amine, recyclability, broad miscibility, thermal/chemical stability, multi-grade supply and stable large-scale availability.
What it is
CAS No.: 872-50-4
Synonyms: N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; NMP; 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone
Molecular Formula: C5H9NO
Molecular Weight: 99.13
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid, slight amine odor
Boiling Point: 202–204°C
Density: 1.026–1.035 g/cm³
Flash Point: about 86–99°C (depends on test method)
Refractive Index: about 1.466–1.472
Solubility: miscible with water and most organic solvents; dissolves many polymers, resins and active ingredients
Nature: strong polar aprotic solvent with high dipole moment, low volatility and good thermal/chemical stability
Main uses
Lithium-ion batteries: dissolves PVDF binder for cathode/anode slurries and CNT conductive pastes; currently the largest application area.
Semiconductor & display electronics: photoresist stripping, wafer cleaning, LCD/panel processing and precision electronic cleaning.
Pharmaceutical & agrochemical intermediates: reaction solvent, crystallization medium, solubilizer and permeation enhancer in API/pesticide formulation.
Polymer & resin processing: solvent for PVDF, polyimide, PPS, aramid fiber, epoxy and polyurethane systems.
Petrochemical extraction: aromatic extraction, lubricating-oil refining, acetylene/butadiene purification and gas desulfurization.
Coatings, inks & industrial cleaning: high-boiling co-solvent, paint stripper, degreaser and resin/flux remover.
Selling points for chemical-grade promotion
Strong PVDF and polymer solvency: especially attractive to battery, coatings and engineering-plastic buyers.
High-purity specification control: purity, moisture, color, free amine, refractive index and density can be tightly specified; industrial, battery, electronic, pharmaceutical and reagent grades are available.
Recyclable solvent: NMP can be recovered by distillation, supporting cost control and process sustainability when customers have recovery systems.
Broad miscibility: compatible with water, alcohols, ethers, esters, ketones, aromatics and many resins, making formulation adjustment easier.
High boiling point and low volatility: reduces evaporation loss during coating, cleaning and polymer processing.
Stable supply base: large-scale production from GBL/methylamine routes supports consistent batch quality for industrial buyers.






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Name:Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co.,Ltd
Category:Others
Trade Category: Trading Company
Employees: 11 - 50 People
Address: Room 2015, No.2 Building, Kaixin Mansion No.107
Company Information: Wuhan Fortuna Chemical Co.,Ltd established in 2006, is a big integrative chemical enterprise being engaged in Pharmaceutical and Intermediates, Food and Feed additives, Fine chemicals,Biochemical and Reagent, which is the members of Hubei E-commerce Chamber.
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