Vinylpyrrolidone

Vinylpyrrolidone (CAS 88-12-0), commonly abbreviated as NVP, is a reactive monomer used as a building block in polymer synthesis and UV-curable resin systems.

Where is Vinylpyrrolidone used?

• UV-curable printing inks and coatings: reactive diluent that reduces viscosity without adding inert solvent
• Pharmaceuticals: precursor in the production of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), a binder and film-former found in tablets
• Topical formulations and controlled-release systems
• Personal care: NVP-based copolymers in hair fixatives, skin adhesives, and conditioning agents
• Specialty plastics and optical applications: NVP copolymers provide UV stabilization and surface hydrophilicity in contact lenses and protective coatings
• It functions primarily as a reactive diluent and co-monomer.

Good to know: Typically stabilized to prevent premature polymerization during storage and transport.

Commercial specifications

• Purity specifications commonly range from technical grade to high-purity grades meeting pharmaceutical intermediate requirements.