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
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


