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4-Phenyl-2-pyrrolidone-1-acetamide

SKU 89992481 CAS 77472-70-9 C12H14N2O2 MW 218.25 Available on enquiry

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4-Phenyl-2-pyrrolidone-1-acetamide is a synthetic organic compound used in pharmaceutical research and specialty chemical synthesis. It has a molecular formula of C12H14N2O2, a molecular weight of 218.25 g/mol, and is stored at ambient temperatures. The substance is classified with a warning signal word due to potential hazards. CAS number: 77472-70-9. Molekula supplies 4-Phenyl-2-pyrrolidone-1-acetamide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 89992481
CAS Number: 77472-70-9
IUPAC Name: 2-(2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide
Molecular Formula: C12H14N2O2
Molecular Weight: 218.25
Exact Mass: 218.1055
SMILES: C1C(CN(C1=O)CC(=O)N)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey: LYONXVJRBWWGQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C12H14N2O2/c13-11(15)8-14-7-10(6-12(14)16)9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-5,10H,6-8H2,(H2,13,15)
PubChem CID: 132441

Synonyms

1-Pyrrolidineacetamide, 2-oxo-4-phenyl-
2-(2-oxo-4-phenyl-pyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide
2-Oxo-4-phenyl-1-pyrrolidineacetamide
4-Phenylpiracetam
Carphedon
Carphedone
Fonturacetam
Karfedon
PHENOTROPYL
Phenylpiracetam

Frequently asked questions

What is 4-Phenyl-2-pyrrolidone-1-acetamide commonly used for?

This compound is primarily used in pharmaceutical research, in neuropharmacological research as a nootropic racetam (also known as phenylpiracetam, Carphedon or Fonturacetam), and as a precursor in the production of specialty chemicals.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Phenyl-2-pyrrolidone-1-acetamide?

The molecular formula is C₁₂H₁₄N₂O₂, and the molecular weight is 218.25 g/mol.

How should 4-Phenyl-2-pyrrolidone-1-acetamide be stored?

Store at ambient temperature in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible substances and moisture.

What purity grades are available for this product?

Molekula supplies this compound in research-grade purity (typically ≥98%); contact us for bulk or custom-grade inquiries.

Can Molekula supply 4-Phenyl-2-pyrrolidone-1-acetamide in bulk quantities?

Yes, we offer bulk quantities upon request—please specify your needs when placing an order.

What documentation comes with an order of this chemical?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.