1-Lauryl-2-pyrrolidone CAS 2687-96-9

Aure Chemical Supplies 1-Lauryl-2-pyrrolidone CAS 2687-96-9 for Specialty Chemical Applications

1-Lauryl-2-pyrrolidone is a long-chain N-alkyl pyrrolidone derivative used in selected specialty chemical, fine chemical, and functional solvent applications. Its structure combines a pyrrolidone ring with a lauryl substituent, providing long-chain N-substituted lactam character and compatibility with various specialty formulation or synthesis-related requirements.

This compound is better evaluated as a long-chain pyrrolidone derivative or specialty chemical intermediate rather than as a conventional API building block. Aure Chemical supports specification confirmation, documentation review, and sourcing feasibility evaluation based on the agreed product grade, supplier batch, quantity, packaging requirement, and destination market.

Basic Information

CAS No.	2687-96-9
EC No.	403-730-1
Linear Formula	C16H31NO
Molecular Weight	253.42
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid
Melting Point	4 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	202-205 °C/11 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in common organic solvents
Storage Conditions	Store sealed in a dry place at room temperature. Keep container tightly closed and protected from moisture.
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Long-chain pyrrolidone derivative: May be evaluated as an N-lauryl pyrrolidone derivative in selected specialty chemical and fine chemical applications.

• Functional solvent applications: Can be reviewed for use in functional solvent systems or formulation-related applications where a long-chain lactam-type structure is required.

• Specialty chemical intermediate: May support specialty synthesis or formulation development involving N-substituted pyrrolidone structures.

• Research and process evaluation: Suitable for exploratory testing, formulation screening, and process evaluation depending on the buyer’s application and specification requirements.

• Fine chemical applications: May be considered in fine chemical projects where lauryl-substituted pyrrolidone functionality, solvent compatibility, or amphiphilic character is relevant.

Related Heterocycle Intermediates

1-Lauryl-2-pyrrolidone CAS 2687-96-9 belongs to Aure Chemical's pyrrolidine, pyrrolidone and pyrrole derivatives series within our broader heterocycle derivatives for pharmaceutical intermediates portfolio.

Buyers sourcing long-chain pyrrolidone derivatives may also review related products such as 1-Octyl-2-pyrrolidone CAS 2687-94-7, 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidine CAS 2955-88-6.

For related functional solvent or specialty heterocycle intermediates outside the pyrrolidone series, buyers may also compare 4-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]morpholine CAS 3603-45-0, 1-(2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)piperidine CAS 3603-43-8, and Aure Chemical’s morpholine derivatives for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Aure Chemical: Your Reliable Sourcing Partner

• Specification confirmation: Aure Chemical supports product identity, appearance, purity, water content, and specification review based on the agreed grade and available supplier documentation.

• Sourcing feasibility review: Availability, lead time, and order quantity are confirmed according to the specific product, supplier batch, current market conditions, and destination requirements.

• SDS and COA support: Available safety data sheets and certificates of analysis can be provided upon request, subject to the specific supplier, batch, and grade.

• Packaging and export review: Packaging format, labeling, documentation needs, and shipment feasibility should be reviewed according to product properties, order quantity, and destination market.

• Application-specific communication: For long-chain pyrrolidone derivatives, buyers are encouraged to provide target specification, application type, quantity, packaging preference, and destination country before quotation.