pyrrolidone carboxylic acid

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chemical compound
gptkbp:appearance white crystalline powder
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C5H9NO2
gptkbp:composedOf synthesized from maleic anhydride
synthesized from pyrrolidone
gptkbp:dissolved soluble in water
gptkbp:distribution 1.2 g/cm³
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label pyrrolidone carboxylic acid
gptkbp:iceClass decomposes before boiling
around 150 °C
gptkbp:isATypeOf 616-45-5
gptkbp:origin 2-pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylic acid
gptkbp:related_to gamma-pyrrolidone
pyrrolidone
gptkbp:safety may cause skin irritation
avoid contact with eyes
harmful if ingested
gptkbp:storage store in a cool, dry place
gptkbp:trimLevels 4.5 to 6.5
gptkbp:uses used in cosmetics
used in pharmaceuticals
used as a humectant
gptkbp:weight 115.13 g/mol