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N - Methyl - 2 - Pyrrolidone (NMP)

N - Methyl - 2 - Pyrrolidone (NMP) is a solvent in the pyrrolidones family. Recognized for its high solvency, low freezing point, and hygroscopic properties, NMP serves diverse applications. With a low freezing point, high boiling point, and high flash point, it excels in industrial additives, particularly in lithium-ion batteries for the electrical and electronics market. Packaged in drums, tanks. Our NMP is ensured with high purity by integrated production process from butane - based maleic anhydride.

Brand: GBL & NMP (2 products)

Chemical Name: 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone

CAS Number: 872-50-4

Functions: Cleaning Agent, Release Agent, Solvent

Chemical Family: Pyrrolidines, Pyrrolidones

Synonyms: 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, 1-Methylazacyclopentan-2-one, 1-Methylpyrrolidinone, Methyl Pyrrolidone, N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone, N-Methyl-Alpha-Pyrrolidinone, N-Methyl-Alpha-Pyrrolidone, N-Methyl-Gamma-Butyrolactam, N-Methyl-Pyrrolidone, N-Methylpyrrolidone

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Pyrrolidines,
Pyrrolidones
Chemical Name
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone
Base Chemicals Functions
Solvent
CASE Ingredients Functions
Solvent
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cleaning Agent,
Release Agent,
Solvent
Industrial Additives Functions
Solvent
Technologies
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
CASE Ingredients,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Industrial Additives & Materials — Battery & Electronic Materials
Electrolytes
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Other Functional Additives,
Performance Additives,
Solvents & Carriers
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
Other Intermediates
CASE Ingredients — Solvents & Carriers
Other Solvents & Specialties
Structual Formula

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation N - Methyl - 2 - Pyrrolidone (NMP) - Structual Formula - 1

 1,2 - Butylene Glycol

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features
High Boiling Point,
High Flash Point,
High Solvency,
Hygroscopic,
Low Freezing Point
CASE Ingredients Features
High Boiling Point,
High Flash Point,
Low Freezing Point
HII Features
Chemical Stability,
Corrosion Resistant,
Degreasing,
Easy-to-handle,
Excellent Cleaning,
Good Miscibility,
High Boiling Point,
High Flash Point,
High Solvency,
Thermal Stability,
Water Soluble
Industrial Additives Features
High Boiling Point,
High Flash Point,
Hygroscopic,
Low Freezing Point
Product Highlights

NMP is a 5-member-ring compound containing nitrogen.  It has a wide range of uses due to the following excellent characteristics.

  • It is highly polar and miscible with most organic solvents (alcohols, ethers, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, etc.).  
  • Organic and inorganic substances are highly soluble in it.
  • It mixes with water in all proportions. It has a high flash point compared to similar solvents.
  • The boiling point is high, the freezing point is low, and handling is easy. It is chemically and thermally stable, and not corrosive.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Electrical & Electronics,
HI&I Care,
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
HI&I Care — Home Care
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning,
Technical Cleaning,
Vehicle & Machinery
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
Batteries
Home Care Applications
Electronics Cleaners,
Equipment Cleaners,
Metal Cleaners
I&I Cleaning Applications
Automotive Applications,
Automotive Cleaners,
Electronics Cleaners,
Equipment Cleaners,
Metal Cleaners
Industrial Additives End Use
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Product Applications
  • NMP is used to produce fine chemicals from mass-produced chemicals.
  • NMP applications in the electronics field have expanded in recent years.  NMP's high polarity and high solvency power along with our high purity, high-grade production technology enable the high performance needed in this field.
  • NMP can dissolve organic and inorganic compounds equally well or better than chlorofluorocarbon solvents.  
  • Therefore NMP is used in various industrial fields as a cleaning or release agent.
  • NMP is replacing 1,1,1-trichloroethane in metal cleaning applications due to the world-wide environmental pollution problems associated with chlorinated solvents

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Odor
Faint amine smell
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (at 25°C)1.89mPa.s-
Boiling Point202°C-
Freezing Point-23°C-
Vapor Specific Gravity3.4
Flash point99°COpen cup
Autoignition Temperature 252°C-
Molecular Weight99.14
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 50APHA-
Specific Gravity (at 25/4°C) 1.027 ‐ 1.030--
Puritymin. 99.0%-
Water Contentmax. 0.1%-
Distillation Test (Initial Boiling Point)min. 198°C-
Distillation Test (D.P)max. 208°C-
Distillation Test (Total Recovery)min. 95vol%-
Refractive Index (ND 25°C) 1.465 ‐ 1.470--

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards
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Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Tanks
Packaging Information
ISO Tank 20ton
Drum 200kg

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Conditions
  • Since NMP is hygroscopic, if moisture content is to be controlled, it is important to keep storage containers tightly closed or under a dry nitrogen atmosphere.  
  • Since NMP is a strong degreaser, in the event of skin contact wash immediately with water.