CAS 694-32-6: 1-Methyl-2-imidazolidinone

1-Methyl-2-imidazolidinone is an organic molecule that has nucleophilic attack properties. It is a chiral molecule that has mesomeric and lactam structures. The ligand has dipole, tetramethylurea, and hydroxy groups. 1-Methyl-2-imidazolidinone is used as a solvent for the preparation of some pharmaceuticals, such as ampicillin, amoxicillin, and cefditoren pivoxil. It is also used in the synthesis of other compounds such as ethyl acetate, chloroformates, and epoxy compounds. 1-Methyl-2-imidazolidinone is used as an additive to increase the volatility of solvents or to lower the melting point of polymers in order to make them more suitable for processing.

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1-Methylimidazolidin-2-one