N-Methyl-2-Ethanol-Pyrrolidine shows up behind the scenes in all sorts of chemical processes, from pharmaceuticals to specialty coatings. People who work with chemical sourcing see it on supplier lists from China and sometimes ask what makes it stand out among raw materials. Its structure, 1-methyl-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidine, means it brings both a cyclic amine and an ethylene glycol-like group together—useful for industries that depend on both stability and reactivity in their raw materials. Suppliers and manufacturers pitch it as a clear, sometimes faintly straw-colored liquid, valued for dissolving tricky compounds and helping reactions that other solvents handle poorly. Molecular formula C7H15NO, specific density near 0.98 g/cm³, classified under HS Code 2933990099, and usually shipped in drums or IBCs, this chemical gets shuttled between major players with plenty of paperwork, including MSDS, REACH, and ISO certificates.
Factories in China supply nearly all of the world's bulk N-Methyl-2-Ethanol-Pyrrolidine. I’ve seen companies in Jiangsu, Shandong, and Zhejiang handle production on a GMP basis, with quality systems that traders from EU and US markets check before placing big orders. Pricing changes often—seen it swing from $12/kg FOB to $18/kg depending on feedstock costs, exchange rates, and whether the batch meets certification demands like ISO, Halal, Kosher, or SGS. Factory price in China always catches buyers’ eyes—they want a deal that matches their MOQ, sometimes just a single drum for specialty labs, sometimes ISO tanks for agchem or pharma plants. Then you have importers comparing CIF and FOB terms to lock in the best cost for their operation, factoring in freight, insurance, customs, and whether the batch ticks all the boxes for TDS and SDS.
I’ve read through dozens of SDS/MSDS for N-Methyl-2-Ethanol-Pyrrolidine—hazard codes always note eye and skin irritation, and safe handling means gloves, goggles, and good ventilation. It’s not as hazardous as some pyrrolidines, but raw material buyers always check compatibility since cross-contamination or wrong storage temperatures (ideally 2–8°C) can ruin purity. The product comes listed as flakes, pearls, powder, or liquid crystal, but in the real world, demand lands mostly on the liquid. Typical purity notches above 98%, water content below 0.5%, and color less than 40 APHA. Safe packaging and clear batch labeling back up every sale, especially with regulatory pressure pushing for 100% transparency, traceability, and quality certification.
Buyers want to know how N-Methyl-2-Ethanol-Pyrrolidine actually gets used—not just academic theory, but production at scale. Its amine and alcohol groups let it work as a chemical intermediate, linking or modifying other molecules in pharma, agrochem, pigments, and surfactants. Demand shifts as European and American regulators tighten REACH lists, so suppliers hustle to meet ISO standards and guarantee non-toxic, low-residual batches. Sometimes I see applications in hard-to-formulate solutions, especially where you need a balance of solubility and reactivity, or in synthesizing compounds for research where every percent purity counts. Sample requests often target 250mL or 500mL bottles for R&D, but wholesale moves in metric ton lots, driven by seasonal surges in demand for end-products. Bulk price and quality always dictate who secures the supply agreement and who rolls over to the next RFQ.
I’ve dealt with importers who won’t touch a shipment without SGS certification or an up-to-date GMP certificate. Quick inquiries for bulk quotes, free samples, and distribution terms roll in as soon as a spec matches the QA team’s green light. Market demand reports flag N-Methyl-2-Ethanol-Pyrrolidine’s availability and trendlines every quarter—big players want stable sources for long-term contracts and need TDS, COA, and every box checked for REACH, ISO, or OEM client standards. Distributors in Europe and Southeast Asia split orders over bulk tanks, smaller bottles, and sample kits; fast quotes and transparent policy from suppliers smooth the process, especially as factories ramp up or slow down for regulatory audits or raw material price jumps. Mirroring global trade patterns in chemicals, the purchase, sale, and end-user application rely on clear communication between supplier, buyer, and the compliance desk.
