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C6H9NO
111.14 g/mol
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N-VINYL-2-PYRROLIDONE

CAS88-12-0EC201-800-4
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Amide
Primary Use
Monomer for polyvinylpyrrolidone production

N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone is a member of pyrrolidin-2-ones and is primarily used as a monomer in the production of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP).

Monomer for polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) productionProduction of other polymers and organic chemicalsBinder in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
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Health Hazard
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Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H318Causes serious eye damage
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H371May cause damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402Harmful to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H370Causes damage to organs
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1-ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one

InChIKey

WHNWPMSKXPGLAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C=CN1CCCC1=O

Synonyms (77)
  • PVP
  • PVPD
  • 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone
  • 1-VINYL-2-PYRROLIDINONE, 99+%
  • 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone
  • 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone
  • 1-Vinylpyrrolidinone
  • 1-Vinylpyrrolidone
  • 1-ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one
  • 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidon
  • 1-vinylpyrrolidin-2-one
  • 143 RP
  • 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-
  • 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-vinyl-
  • Crospovidone CRS
  • Crospovidone ~40,000
  • K 15
  • K 25
  • K 90
  • Luviskol
  • MPK 90
  • N-VINYL-2-PYRROLIDONE
  • N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone
  • N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, NVP
  • N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, PVPP
  • N-Vinylpyrrolidinone
  • N-Vinylpyrrolidone
  • N-Vinylpyrrolidone-2
  • N-vinylpyrrolidin-2-one
  • POVIDONE MONOMER
  • PVP 40
  • PVP; Povidone; Polyvidone
  • Plasdone
  • Polyvinyl polypyrrolidone
  • Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)
  • Polyvinylpyrrolidone solution
  • Polyvinylpyrrolidone,
  • Polyvinylpyrrolidone, K17
  • Povidone CRS
  • Povidone Impurity 1
  • Povidone, Polyvidone
  • V-Pyrol
  • VINYL PYRROLIDONE (VP)
  • Vinylbutyrolactam
  • Vinylpyrrolidinone
  • Vinylpyrrolidone
  • crospolividone