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N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone
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Pyrrolidinones
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: A group of compounds that are derivatives of oxo-pyrrolidines. A member of this group is 2-oxo pyrrolidine, which is an intermediate in the manufacture of polyvinylpyrrolidone. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
pyrrolidinediones
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Pyrrolidones
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N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone [ N-vinylpyrrolidone ]
monomer of POVIDONE; structure given in first source
88-12-0
*Pyrrolidinones
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Drug Chem Toxicol 1984;7(2):129