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Technical Data Sheet
N-Ethylpyrrolidone (NEP)


Chemical Synonym
  • Ethyl Pyrrolidinone; 1-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidine; Ethyl Pyrrolidone; NEP
Applications
  • Industrial electronics
  • Paints & coatings
  • Pharmaceutical chemicals
  • Process solvents

Product Description
N-Ethylpyrrolidone (NEP) is a clear, almost colorless liquid.It can be used for the following applications:

Microelectronics
Ethylpyrrolidone can be used as solvent in photoresist stripper formulations.

Electronics
Ethylpyrrolidone can be used in electrolyte formulations for electrolytic capacitors.

Cryogenic applications
Due to its low freezing point, ethylpyrrolidone is used as solvent in cryogenic reaction conditions.

Pharmaceuticals
Ethylpyrrolidone can be used as raw material for the production of several antipsychotics and antibiotics.
Solvent for diclofenac in topical formulations, solvent in acne remedies.
Transdermal transport enhancer.

Lithographic printing
Ethylpyrrolidone can be used in dampening water for lithographic printing plates.

Jet printing ink
Ethylpyrrolidone is used in the formulation of jet printing ink.

Other
Liquid cleaning composition.
Solvent for radical polymerisation inhibitor.
Composition of detergent for liquid crystal cell.



Typical Properties

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
Molecular FormulaC6H11NO
Molecular Weight113.16 g/mol
AppearanceColorless liquid
Autoignition Temperature245 °C
Boiling Point212.5 °C
Density 
     @ 20°C0.9974 g/cm3
Flash Point 
     Closed Cup90.8 °C
Freezing Point<-120 °C
Octanol-water partition coefficient, log Pow 
     @ 20°C-0.2
Refractive Index 
     @ 20°C1.4652
Surface Tension 
     @ 20°C69 mN/m
Vapor Pressure 
     @ 20°C0.18 hPa
Viscosity 
     @ 20°C2.1 mPa·s
Water solubilityMiscible



Packaging
  • Bulk
  • Steel drums (205 kg net)


Storage
NEP (N-Ethyl-Pyrrolidone) is hygroscopic and must be stored in a dry place, preferably in its original packaging.

Carbon steel is adequate for storage of NEP. Stainless steel is preferable if color stability is to be maintained over long periods. For bulk storage a nitrogen atmosphere is necessary to prevent absorption of moisture and discoloration.



Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.


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