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Poly(4-vinylpyridine)

average Mw ~60,000

Synonym(s):

4-Vinylpyridine homopolymer, 4-Vinylpyridine polymer, Poly(4-pyridylethylene), Poly(p -vinylpyridine)

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Linear Formula:
(C7H7N)n
CAS Number:
25232-41-1
MDL number:
MFCD00190588
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
329757304
NACRES:
NA.23

mol wt

average Mw ~60,000

transition temp

Tg 137 °C (onset, annealed)

solubility

DMF, acetic acid and lower alcohols: soluble

InChI

1S/C7H7N/c1-2-7-3-5-8-6-4-7/h2-6H,1H2

InChI key

KFDVPJUYSDEJTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Poly(4-vinylpyridine) (PVP) is a pyridine containing polymer that is used in the surface modification by immobilizing the atoms present on the surface.

Application

PVP can be used in a variety of applications such as:
  • fabrication of antibacterial surfaces
  • development of pH sensitive systems
  • 3D molecular level ordering systems
  • anti-corrosive coatings
  • dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)(90}

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Poly (4-vinylpyridine) and poly (4-vinylpyridine poly-3-oxide ethylene) as corrosion inhibitors for Cu60-Zn40 in 0.5 M HNO3
Abed Y, et al.
Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, 48(5), 304-308 (2001)
Tailored 3D mechanical metamaterials made by dip-in direct-laser-writing optical lithography
Buckmann T, et al.
Advanced Materials, 24(20), 2710-2714 (2012)
Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Poly (4-vinylpyridine)-Supported Broensted Acid as Reusable Catalyst for Acetylation Reaction.
Borah KJ, et al.
ChemInform, 42(20) (2011)
Temperature-responsive properties of poly (4-vinylpyridine) coatings: influence of temperature on the wettability, morphology, and protein adsorption
Raczkowska J, et al.
Royal Society of Chemistry Advances, 6(90), 87469-87477 (2016)
Supramolecular polymers (2016)
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