Vinylpyridine

Name:
Vinylpyridine
Detailed information:

M Formula:	C5H4NCH═CH2
Properties:
Colorless liquid. Boils with resinification at 159C, d 0.9746 (20C), refr index 1.5509 (20C). Dissolves in water to extent of 2.5%; water dissolves in it to 15%; soluble in dilute acids, hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones, esters. Commercial material contains inhibitor. Combustible.
Hazard:
Irritant to skin and eyes.
Use:
Elastomers and pharmaceuticals. Latex used as tire cord binder (41% solids). The latex is copolymerized with butadiene-styrene.