What is N-methylpyrrolidone NMP

N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP)
N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) has a series of excellent physical and chemical properties, is a non-toxic, high boiling point, strong polarity, low viscosity, small corrosion, high solubility, low volatility, good stability, easy recovery of efficient selective solvent.
N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) applications
(1) Key players in the electronics industry
In the electronics industry, NMP is an important solvent for manufacturing electronic devices such as semiconductors, integrated circuits, and liquid crystal displays. It is capable of dissolving electronically active materials such as metals, oxides and polymers to help complete processes such as electroplating, etching and cleaning.

(2) Important applications in the field of medicine
In the pharmaceutical industry, NMP also plays an important role. It is an ideal solvent for the synthesis of drugs and drug intermediates. NMP is involved in the preparation of some antiviral drugs and anti-tumor drugs. NMP can provide good solubility and stability, making the drug preparation process more efficient and safe.
(3) generalists in chemical production
In addition to electronics and pharmaceutical fields, NMP has a wide range of applications in chemical production. It can be used as a solvent in polymerization reaction to synthesize polymer materials. In addition, NMP can also be used as a thinner and solvent in products such as paints, inks and adhesives to help these products achieve better performance and stability.
(4) New stars in new energy research and development
With the continuous development of new energy technology, the application of NMP in the field of new energy is gradually increasing. For example, in the manufacturing process of lithium-ion batteries, NMP is used to dissolve/swell PVDF, and at the same time dilute the slurry, the concentration is generally required to be above 99.9%. In addition, NMP can also be used in the manufacturing process of solar cells, as a cleaning agent and solvent.
N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP)
In recent years, the market demand for NMP has continued to grow. According to statistics, the global NMP market size has reached 14.633 billion yuan in 2022, while China’s NMP market size has also reached 5.599 billion yuan.
It is expected that by 2028, the global NMP market size will reach 24.743 billion yuan, and the market annual compound growth rate is estimated to be 9.15%. This figure is enough to prove the strong momentum and broad prospects of NMP in the market.
It is worth mentioning that NMP also has certain environmental performance. It can be biodegraded under certain conditions and has less impact on the environment. Therefore, NMP is regarded as a green and environmentally friendly solvent choice in the research and development of environmentally friendly materials and new energy sources.
N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP), as a promising organic solvent, plays an important role in many fields such as electronics, medicine, chemical industry and new energy.
With the continuous progress of science and technology and the continuous expansion of the market, the application prospect of NMP will be broader. We expect it to bring us more surprises and breakthroughs in the future!