Basic information
- Name:
2-Methyl-5-vinylpyridine
- CAS No.:
140-76-1
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C8H9N
- Molecular Weight:
- 119.18
- Deleted CAS:
- 20260-76-8
- Synonyms:
- 2-Picoline,5-vinyl- (8CI);2-MVP;5-Ethenyl-2-methylpyridine;BRN 0106229;HSDB 6325;MVP;
- EINECS:
- 205-432-5
- Density:
- 0.954 g/cm3
- Boiling Point:
- 175.525 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 56.618 °C
- Appearance:
- Clear to faintly opalescent liquid
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Chemistry
The Molecular Structure of 2-Methyl-5-vinylpyridine (CAS NO.140-76-1):

Empirical Formula: C8H9N
Molecular Weight: 119.1638
IUPAC Name: 5-ethenyl-2-methylpyridine
Nominal Mass: 119 Da
Average Mass: 119.1638 Da
Monoisotopic Mass: 119.073499 Da
Index of Refraction: 1.555
Molar Refractivity: 40.09 cm3
Molar Volume: 124.8 cm3
Surface Tension: 35.1 dyne/cm
Density: 0.954 g/cm3
Flash Point: 56.6 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 39.49 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 175.5 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 1.53 mmHg at 25°C
Synonyms: Pyridine, 2-methyl-5-vinyl ; 2-MVP ; 2-Methyl-5-vinylpyridine ; 2-Picoline, 5-vinyl- ; 5-20-06-00218 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) ; 5-Ethenyl-2-methylpyridine ; BRN 0106229 ; EINECS 205-432-5 ; HSDB 6325 ; MVP ; Pyridine, 2-methyl-5-vinyl- ; Pyridine, 5-ethenyl-2-methyl- ; Pyridine, 5-ethenyl-2-methyl- ; Pyridine, 2-methyl-5-vinyl-
Uses
2-Methyl-5-vinylpyridine (CAS NO.140-76-1) is used as a monomer for resins, as an oil additive, ore flotation agent; and dye acceptor.
Toxicity Data With Reference
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mammal (species unspecified) | LD50 | oral | 1250mg/kg (1250mg/kg) | Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 39(4), Pg. 86, 1974. | |
| mouse | LC50 | inhalation | 213mg/m3/2H (213mg/m3) | "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 88, 1982. | |
| mouse | LD50 | oral | 775mg/kg (775mg/kg) | "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 88, 1982. | |
| mouse | LD50 | subcutaneous | 532mg/kg (532mg/kg) | "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 88, 1982. | |
| rabbit | LD50 | skin | 800uL/kg (0.8mL/kg) | American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 30, Pg. 470, 1969. | |
| rat | LC50 | inhalation | 189mg/m3/2H (189mg/m3) | "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 88, 1982. | |
| rat | LD50 | oral | 1300uL/kg (1.3mL/kg) | American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 30, Pg. 470, 1969. | |
| rat | LD50 | subcutaneous | 1290mg/kg (1290mg/kg) | "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 88, 1982. |
Safety Profile
RIDADR: 2810
HazardClass :6.1(b)
PackingGroup: III
2-Methyl-5-vinylpyridine (CAS NO.140-76-1) is moderately toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and absorption through the skin.

