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N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)

Solvents

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)

Polar aprotic solvent for lithium-ion batteries, electronics and paints and coatings.

Shipping terms
EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
Storage
Ambient
Certifications
REACH

Overview

  • Polar aprotic solvent
  • CAS 872-50-4
  • Purity ≥ 99.85 %
  • REACH registered
  • ISO tanks, IBCs and drums

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) is a polar aprotic solvent (CAS 872-50-4 · C₅H₉NO). Main applications: lithium-ion batteries, electronics, paints and coatings and extraction processes.

Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH. Its use is restricted under Annex XVII of REACH: supplied to industrial and professional users only.

The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.

Specifications

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)Product sheet

Typical analysis

Appearance Colourless transparent liquid
Purity ≥ 99.85 %
Colour (APHA) ≤ 20
Water content ≤ 0.050 %
Content (CH₃NH₂) ≤ 0.005 %
Content (GBL) ≤ 0.050 %
Other impurities ≤ 0.10 %

Specifications

Product type Polar aprotic solvent
CAS number 872-50-4
Molecular formula C₅H₉NO
Molecular weight 99.13 g/mol
Synonyms 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-methylpyrrolidinone
EU REACH Registered

Packaging

  • ISO tank container (bulk)

  • IBC

  • Drums

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