4931-70-8

Basic information

• Product Name: N-OCTYL L-2-PYRROLIDONE-5-CARBOXYLATE
• Synonyms: N-OCTYL L-2-PYRROLIDONE-5-CARBOXYLATE;N-OCTYL (S)-2-PYRROLIDINONE-5-CARBOXYLATE;n-Octyl L-pyroglutamate~L-Pyroglutamic acid n-octyl ester~(S)-2-Pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylic acid octyl ester;octyl 5-oxo-L-prolinate;l-pyroglutamic acid n-octyl ester;n-octyl l-2-pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylate;n-octyl l-pyroglutamate;(S)-5-Oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid octyl ester
• CAS NO: 4931-70-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₂₃NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 241.33
• EINECS: 225-569-4
• Mol File: 4931-70-8.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 140°C 0,06mm
• Flash Point: 140°C/0.06mm
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.28g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 3.69E-06mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.4720
• BRN: 478315
• CAS DataBase Reference: N-OCTYL L-2-PYRROLIDONE-5-CARBOXYLATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: N-OCTYL L-2-PYRROLIDONE-5-CARBOXYLATE(4931-70-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: N-OCTYL L-2-PYRROLIDONE-5-CARBOXYLATE(4931-70-8)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
• Hazardous Substances Data: 4931-70-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

N-Octyl L-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate is a chemical compound that is used as a surfactant and emulsifier in various industrial and cosmetic products. It is derived from pyrrolidone, a five-membered lactam ring, and contains an octyl group attached to the pyrrolidone ring. N-OCTYL L-2-PYRROLIDONE-5-CARBOXYLATE is known for its ability to solubilize a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds, making it useful in formulations for cleaning, dispersing, and stabilizing various substances. It is commonly used in personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications due to its versatility and compatibility with many different types of ingredients. N-octyl L-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate is also known for its low toxicity and biodegradability, making it a relatively safe and environmentally friendly choice for various applications.

InChI:InChI=1/C13H23NO3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-10-17-13(16)11-8-9-12(15)14-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3,(H,14,15)

Upstream product

• 111-87-5 octanol 
• 149-87-1 Pyroglutamic acid 
• 66183-71-9 ethyl 2-oxopyrrolidine-5-carboxylate 

Relevant articles and documents

Process for the enzymatic synthesis of pyroglutamic esters

A process for the preparation of compounds according to the general formula (I), in which R is a hydrocarbon radical of an alcohol, wherein one or more alcohols of the general formula (II) [in-line-formulae]R—OH??(II)[/in-line-formulae] in which R is as defined above, are esterified and/or transesterified without using significant amounts of solvents, preferably without solvents, preferably under reduced pressure at temperatures below 100° C. in the presence of enzymes from the class of hydrolases with a compound according to the general formula (III), in which R1 is either hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms is provided.