Description

3-Vinylpyridine is a versatile and highly reactive heterocyclic monomer, essential for creating polymers with specialized properties. Its value lies in its ability to introduce pyridine functionality, imparting characteristics like adhesion promotion, chemical resistance, and reactivity for further modification. This compound is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the polymer, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking to develop advanced materials and fine chemicals.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Modification: Key monomer for producing specialty polymers, ion-exchange resins, and adhesives with enhanced performance.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Surface Coatings & Adhesives: Imparts excellent adhesion to difficult substrates and improves the chemical resistance of coatings.
• Chelating Agents & Ligands: Acts as a precursor for ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis and material science research in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Vinylpyridine
CAS No.	1121-55-7
Molecular Formula	C7H7N
Molecular Weight	105.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethenylpyridine; m-Vinylpyridine; 3-Pyridylethylene; 3-(Ethenyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 3-ethenyl-; NSC 5235; 3-Vinyl pyridine; 3-VP
EINECS	214-350-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Vinylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting purity, identity, and key physical parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize polymerization and oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Inhibitor (MEHQ)	100 - 200 ppm

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