N-[2-Hydroxyethyl]succinimide

It also functions as a chemical intermediate, softener, or preservative in various formulations, leveraging its hydrophilic nature and reactive sites for creating more complex, bioactive molecules, and finding interest in medicinal chemistry for potential biological activities. N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)succinimide (HES) is a versatile organic compound used in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly as a building block for antibiotics (like kanamycin) and in peptide coupling (amidation) reactions, acting as a reagent or additive.

API Name Diroximel fumarate
CAS No 18190-44-8
Molecular Formula C6H9NO3
Molecular Weight 143.14 g/mol
Synonyms 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidine-2,5-dione

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