Description

2-Vinylpyridine is a versatile and highly reactive organic compound, primarily valued as a key monomer and intermediate in advanced polymer synthesis. Its unique chemical structure, featuring both a vinyl group and a pyridine ring, makes it essential for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties. This product is critical for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop products with specific functionality, adhesion, or reactivity.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Manufacturing: A crucial monomer for producing specialty polymers, including anion exchange resins, ionomers, and functionalized latexes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and pesticides.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Imparts enhanced adhesion and film-forming properties in industrial coatings, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and textile finishes.
• Chemical Crosslinking Agent: Employed to introduce reactive sites and improve the mechanical and thermal stability of polymer networks.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis and materials science research for developing novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Vinylpyridine
CAS No.	100-69-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7N
Molecular Weight	105.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethenylpyridine; Vinylpyridine; 2-Pyridylethylene; α-Vinylpyridine; NSC 15432; Pyridine, 2-ethenyl-; 2-Vinyl pyridine; 2-VP
EINECS	202-879-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Vinylpyridine is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Isolate from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.548 - 1.552
Density (20°C)	0.970 - 0.980 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.