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Annex II Entry 1393 CMR30/07/2020

N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is listed in Annex II as a prohibited substance for cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

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Prohibited substance— Annex II, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Entry: 1393
CMR

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 872-50-4
CAS 872-50-4PubChem CID 13387

N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

N-methylpyrrolidin-2-one is a member of the class of pyrrolidine-2-ones that is pyrrolidin-2-one in which the hydrogen attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a methyl group. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent. It is a lactam, a N-alkylpyrrolidine and a member of pyrrolidin-2-ones. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
1-methylpyrrolidin-2-one
Molecular formula
C5H9NO
Molecular weight
99.13 g/mol
Exact mass
99.068413911 Da
XLogP3
-0.5
Topological polar surface area
20.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

1-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDINONEN-MethylpyrrolidoneN-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinoneMethylpyrrolidone1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone1-MethylpyrrolidoneMethyl pyrrolidoneN-Methylpyrrolidinone
16 more reported names
1-Methylpyrrolidinonen-methyl-pyrrolidone1-Methyl-5-pyrrolidinone2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-methyl-1-Methylazacyclopentan-2-oneN-Methyl-gamma-butyrolactamAgsolex 1N-Methyl-alpha-pyrrolidoneMicroposit 2001N-Methyl-alpha-pyrrolidinoneNSC-4594JR9CE63FPMCHEBI:7307NSC4594N 0131RefChem:57504
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External database identifiers

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Record details

Chemical name

N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

Chemical / IUPAC name

N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2019/831

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SCCS opinions

Identified ingredients

CMR

CategoryCarcinogenicMutagenicReprotoxic
Cat. 1B——✓

Key data

CAS
872-50-4
EC
212-828-1
Annex
II
Entry number
1393

Inventory links for N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

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Annex II 1396
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What Annex II means for N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is listed as a prohibited substance under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and must not be intentionally added. Article 17 separately addresses unintended small quantities that are technically unavoidable under good manufacturing practice and compatible with the Article 3 safety requirement.

Formulators must screen their ingredients and raw materials to ensure none contain this substance. Suppliers should provide documentation confirming absence when requested.

This record is linked to 1 CosIng inventory ingredient for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Verify this substance is absent from all raw materials and finished formulations.
  • Request absence confirmation or CoA from raw material suppliers.
  • Document the screening result in the Product Information File (PIF).
  • This substance has CMR classification. Review the CMR table above and verify current Annex II/III status before use.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone is listed in Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 and is prohibited as an intentionally added cosmetic ingredient. Article 17 provides a narrow exception for unintended small quantities that are technically unavoidable under good manufacturing practice, provided the product remains safe under Article 3.

CAS 872-50-4 is the unique numerical identifier assigned to N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone by the Chemical Abstracts Service. In cosmetic compliance work, the CAS number is used to cross-reference the substance across regulatory databases, raw material specifications and safety assessment reports. Multiple EU annex entries may share the same CAS number if the same substance appears under different conditions or in different annexes.

N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone has a CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic) classification under EU CLP Regulation. Under Article 15 of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, CMR substances of category 1A or 1B are prohibited in cosmetics unless specifically permitted. Category 2 CMR substances may be used only if assessed safe by the SCCS. Always verify current annex status and any applicable derogations before use.

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This page summarizes one Annex II record for N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone from public European Commission cosmetic materials and adds linked inventory or identifier matches when available.

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