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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C6H9NO
Molecular Weight 111.1418
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of N-VINYLPYRROLIDINONE

SMILES

C=CN1CCCC1=O

InChI

InChIKey=WHNWPMSKXPGLAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C6H9NO/c1-2-7-5-3-4-6(7)8/h2H,1,3-5H2

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C6H9NO
Molecular Weight 111.1418
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

N-Vinylpyrrolidinone is a slightly to moderately yellow heterocyclic, reactive vinyl monomer made from the reaction of acetylene and 2-pyrrolidone. The inherent properties of high polarity, low toxicity, water solubility, chemical stability, and pseudo-cationic activity are imparted to its homopolymers and copolymers. N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone may irritate the skin and eyes and contact may result in corneal opacity. Inhalation of vapors may irritate the respiratory tract. The N-Vinylpyrrolidinone monomer is commonly used as a reactive diluent in ultraviolet and electron-beam curable polymers applied as inks, coatings or adhesives. Copolymers of N-Vinylpyrrolidinone are used in the above applications and also for textile finishes and sizes, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and as a vehicle for hair spray.

Approval Year

Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
76H9G81541
Record Status Validated (UNII)
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