5-(Hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one

• CAT Number: L043444
• CAS Number: 62400-75-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NO2
• Molecular Weight: 115.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-(hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9NO2/c7-3-4-1-2-5(8)6-4/h4,7H,1-3H2,(H,6,8)
• InChIKey: HOBJEFOCIRXQKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CC(=O)NC1CO

5-(Hydroxymethyl)pyrrolidin-2-one(CAT: L043444) is a five-membered lactam derivative with the molecular formula C₅H₉NO₂, featuring a hydroxymethyl group at the 5-position. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid, soluble in water and polar organic solvents. The lactam ring imparts structural stability, while the hydroxymethyl group offers a reactive handle for further functionalization, such as esterification or etherification. This compound is an important intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis, including the preparation of nootropic agents, chiral building blocks, and polymer precursors.