2-Piperidinone2-Piperidinone (2-piperidone or δ-valerolactam) is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)4CONH. Valerolactam is formed by dehydrogenation of 5-amino-1-pentanol, catalyzed by rhodium and ruthenium complexes, The compound, a colorless solid, is classified as a lactam. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article 2-Piperidinone, revision 1316125874.

Property

Value

Formula

C5H9NO, 99.13 g/mol

Melting point

39 °C

Boiling point

256 °C

Density

1.073 g/cm³

Flash point

110 °C

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