2-Vinylpyridine
ALDRICH/132292 - 97%
Synonym: α-Vinylpyridine; 2-Ethenylpyridine; 2-Pyridylethylene
CAS Number: 100-69-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H7N
Molecular Weight: 105.14
EC Number: 202-879-8
MDL Number: MFCD00006355
Linear Formula: C7H7N
Product Type: Chemical


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assay | 97% |
bp | 79-82 °C/29 mmHg (lit.) |
contains | 0.1 wt. % p-tert-butylcatechol as inhibitor |
density | 0.975 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
form | liquid |
InChI | 1S/C7H7N/c1-2-7-5-3-4-6-8 |
InChI key | KGIGUEBEKRSTEW-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | C=Cc1ccccn1 |
storage temp. | −20°C |
vapor pressure | 10 mmHg ( 44.5 °C) |
Application: | 2-Vinylpyridine can be used as a monomer: • In the preparation of P2VP oligomers to study their properties and behavior on various surfaces, with a focus on area-selective deposition techniques. • To synthesize pH-responsive thin film membranes, which can be used for various applications, such as separation, filtration, and catalysis. • To synthesize degradable block copolymer-derived nanoporous membranes, which have potential applications in various fields, including energy-related catalysis and nanoparticle synthesis. • To improve the effectiveness of protective polymer coatings on metals. Additionally, 2VP can be used for a variety of applications such as dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and lithium ion cells. |
Application: | Vinylation of silacyclobutanes with Ni-catalysis leading to geometrically pure (E)-silylolefins. |
General description: | 2-Vinylpyridine (2VP) belongs to the class of monomers known as vinyl monomers. It is used as a monomer in the synthesis of various polymers such as poly(2-vinylpyridine) (P2VP), poly(2-vinylpyridine-co-s 2-Vinylpyridine (2VP) is a water soluble pyridine derivative that can be used in the synthesis of poly(2-vinylpyridine) (P2VP) by anionic polymerization. It can be industrially prepared by treatment of 2-methylpyridine with an aqueous solution of formaldehyde in a temperature range of 150-200°C. |
Packaging: | 5, 100, 500 mL in glass bottle |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H226 - H302 - H311 - H314 - H317 - H411 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | C,N |
Risk Statements | 10-21/22-34-43-51/53 |
Safety Statements | 16-23-26-36/37/39-45 |
RIDADR | UN 3073 8(3)(6.1) / PGII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 122.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 50 °C - closed cup |
Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH071 |
Purity | 97% |
bp | 79-82 °C/29 mmHg (lit.) |
Density | 0.975 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 12162002 |