1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, Reagent, ACS is a laboratory analytical reagent that is miscible with water and several other solvents, including ethyl acetate, chloroform, benzene and alcohols and ketones. 1-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE, REAGENT, ACS is colorless to slightly yellow, and is used in the processing of petrochemicals to recover pure hydrocarbons. It is also commonly used to dissolve a broad range of chemicals, in particular polymers. There are several industrial uses, including treating surfaces of textiles, resins and plastics, as well as for stripping paint. As an ACS grade Reagent, Spectrum Chemical manufactured 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone is used as the quality standard against which other substances are graded and has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness.