Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate 55790-17-5

About Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate

Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate is a process intermediate or related compound of Bendamustine carrying the CAS registry number 55790-17-5. Its molecular formula is C12H13NO3 and its molecular weight is 219.24 g/mol. Alternative names: 3-methoxycarbonyl-4-phenyl-2-pyrrolidone and CBMicro_001981.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Bendamustine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate
Catalogue No.	VQ-052272
CAS Number	55790-17-5
IUPAC name	methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₃NO₃
Molecular weight	219.24 g/mol
Exact mass	219.0895
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	BVVGHABCKLTFML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C1C(CNC1=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
PubChem CID	658845

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	55.4 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate is 55790-17-5. It is also known as 3-methoxycarbonyl-4-phenyl-2-pyrrolidone, methyl 2-oxo-4-phenyl-3-pyrrolidinecarboxylate, CBMicro_001981.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate?

Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate has the molecular formula C12H13NO3 and a molecular weight of 219.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate.

What is Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate used for?

Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Bendamustine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate can I order?

We supply Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidine-3-carboxylate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.