2-pyrrolidone
Also known as gamma-aminobutyric acid lactam, Aminobutyrolactam, 4-aminobutyric acid lactam, 1-azacyclopentan-2-one, alpha-pyrrolidinone, Pyrrolidinone, Pyrrolidon, 2-ketopyrrolidine
2-Pyrrolidone, also known as 2-pyrrolidinone or butyrolactam, is an organic compound consisting of a 5-membered lactam, making it the simplest γ-lactam. It is a colorless liquid that is miscible with water and most common organic solvents.
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2-Pyrrolidone, also known as 2-pyrrolidinone or butyrolactam, is an organic compound consisting of a 5-membered lactam, making it the simplest γ-lactam. It is a colorless liquid that is miscible with water and most common organic solvents.
2-Pyrrolidone itself and it various derivatives, especially N-methylpyrrolidone, have a variety of industrial uses.