Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with study and analysis of fundamental building blocks of matter, interaction of different substances and their outputs. Breakdown study of matter provided us the in-depth understanding of complex elements. This made us capable to artificially build the substitutes for uncountable natural substances that were inevitable to day to day easy going of human life. Last century has witnessed the gradual take over of natural products by artificial substitutes daily life from kitchens to emergency life-saving medicines. Some of the subfields of chemistry that became crucial in the latest century are Environmental chemistry, Green chemistry, food chemistry, medicinal chemistry, Nano-chemistry, and Nuclear chemistry. Let’s know about these branches and what they are dealing with, in a broad way. Environmental Chemistry As the human population is rapidly increasing, the exploitation of nature and natural resources are reaching new levels. Environmental chemistry deal with the scientific study of chemical and biochemical phenomena that occur in natural places and the impact of humans on them. It is divided…

N-Methylpyrrolidone is a chemical compound that has a molecular weight of 99.133 grams per mole. As such, it is heavier than water. It can also be identified as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone or 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. However, its common name is methyl pyrrolidone. This compound exists in a colorless liquid form with an odor similar to the once associated with fish. Methylpyrrolidone’s boiling point stands at 199 degrees Fahrenheit. Methyl pyrrolidone is organic in nature and it contains 5 carbon rings with one of them having a nitrogen atom attached. This aspect explains the compound’s molecular formula, which is C5H9NO. Common Products Containing Methylpyrrolidone NMP serves as the primary component in several kinds of paint as well as coating removers that are marketed in different regions across the world. Apart from being found on paint strippers, the compound is also present in various coating materials that are sold by some common retailers in this market. Lastly, it is used in the manufacture of commodities such as glues, soaps, colorants, inks, as well as insecticides. Exposure to NMP…