Pyridine, 2-methyl-5-vinyl

Agent Name
Pyridine, 2-methyl-5-vinyl
CAS Number
140-76-1
Formula
C8-H9-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Pyridine, 2-methyl-5-vinyl formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-MVP; 2-Methyl-5-vinylpyridine; 2-Picoline, 5-vinyl-; 5-Ethenyl-2-methylpyridine; MVP; Pyridine, 2-methyl-5-vinyl-; Pyridine, 5-ethenyl-2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pyridines
Description
Clear to slightly opalescent liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as monomer for resins, oil additive, ore flotation agent, dye acceptor, and flocculating agent; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes irritation and CNS depression in animal experiments; A moderate skin irritant; A moderate to severe eye irritant; [HSDB] Can polymerize exothermically; [CAMEO] See "Pyridine."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.18 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 189 mg/m3/2h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: