What is N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidone CAS 3445-11-2?
N-Hydroxyethyl-2-pyrrolidone (HEP) is an organic compound that structurally belongs to the pyrrolidone group of compounds, and the specific molecular formula is C6H11NO2. It is a derivative of the 2-pyrrolidone molecule in which a hydroxyethyl (-CH2CH2OH) group is attached to the nitrogen atom of pyrrolidone.
Specification
ITEM |
STANDARD |
Appearance |
Clear, slight yellow liquid |
Color |
≤5% |
Water Content |
≤0.5% |
Purity |
≥99.0% |
Amine |
≤0.1% |
γ-Butyrolactone |
≤0.1% |
Application
1.Solvents and surfactants
Solvent: N-Hydroxyethyl-2-pyrrolidone is a polar solvent that can be used to dissolve certain chemicals that are poorly soluble in water. It is often used as a solvent in chemical synthesis.
Surfactants: Due to its polar properties, N-hydroxyethyl-2-pyrrolidone is also used as a surfactant and is commonly found in some industrial cleaners and disinfectants;
2.Cosmetics & Personal Care Products:
As an ingredient in skin and hair care products, N-hydroxyethyl-2-pyrrolidone helps to improve the lubricity, moisturization and skin absorption of the product. It is commonly used in personal care products such as shampoos, skin creams, cleansers, etc., as a moisturizer and skin conditioner;
3.Textile and printing and dyeing industry:
In the textile industry, N-hydroxyethyl-2-pyrrolidone is sometimes used as a solvent for dyes and additives to help improve dyeing results and uniformity.
Features
1.Biocompatibility: As a mild chemical, N-hydroxyethyl-2-pyrrolidone has good compatibility with skin and organisms.
2.Strong solubility: It can dissolve a variety of organic and inorganic substances, so it has important uses in many industrial fields.
3.Environmentally friendly: Compared with some traditional solvents, N-hydroxyethyl-2-pyrrolidone is generally safer during use and has less impact on the environment.
Packaging
25kg/bag