N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone NVP 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone CAS 88-12-0

Tree Chem N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP) is produced through a controlled synthesis process ensuring high monomer purity and minimal inhibitor content. With its stable reactivity and clean polymerization profile, NVP is ideal for applications requiring consistent molecular weight control and transparency.

We manufacture and supply NVP for pharmaceutical intermediates, coatings, adhesives, cosmetic formulations, and water treatment polymers, offering both technical-grade and high-purity grades suitable for polymer synthesis and specialty industries. For more information, please contact info@cntreechem.com.

Specification

Basic Information

Technical Specification

Applications

Pharmaceutical Industry

• N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP) is a critical monomer used to synthesize polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), widely applied as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations. In solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules, PVP acts as a binder, disintegrant, and solubilizer, improving compressibility and enhancing dissolution of poorly soluble drugs. It ensures rapid disintegration and uniform drug release, contributing to improved bioavailability. In liquid formulations and injections, PVP serves as a stabilizer and viscosity enhancer, maintaining clarity and preventing precipitation.
• PVP derived from NVP is also used in controlled-release systems and nanomedicine. It regulates drug release profiles, stabilizes nanoparticles, and enhances drug solubility. PVP-iodine, formed by complexing iodine with PVP, is a widely used antiseptic agent known for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties and high stability. It is commonly applied in medical disinfectants, wound care, and oral hygiene products.

Cosmetics and Personal Care

• NVP-based polymers play an essential role in cosmetics and personal care products, particularly in haircare, skincare, and color cosmetics. In hair styling products such as sprays, gels, and mousses, PVP and its copolymers provide firm hold, gloss, and humidity resistance. These polymers form transparent, flexible films that enhance hair manageability and long-lasting style retention.
• In skincare products, NVP copolymers act as film formers and texture enhancers. They improve product stability, enhance spreadability, and support moisture retention. In sunscreens and makeup, they stabilize pigments, prevent separation, and enhance adhesion to the skin, giving a smooth and uniform finish. NVP-based ingredients are favored for their safety, mildness, and versatility in personal-care formulations.

Electronics Industry

• NVP is an important reactive diluent and monomer in UV-curable photoresists, coatings, and adhesives used in the electronics sector. Its excellent compatibility and low viscosity improve coating uniformity and adhesion in printed circuit boards (PCBs), display materials, and encapsulation compounds. NVP ensures fast curing and high transparency, essential for precision electronics and optical applications.
• In lithium-ion batteries, PVP derived from NVP functions as a binder and component of gel polymer electrolytes. It enhances electrode adhesion, mechanical flexibility, and ionic conductivity. NVP-based materials also improve processing efficiency in electronic encapsulants and conductive pastes, supporting advanced manufacturing processes.

Coatings, Inks, and Adhesives

• NVP is a key component in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives due to its high reactivity and versatility. It reduces system viscosity, increases flexibility, and enhances adhesion to various substrates such as plastic, wood, and metal. In UV-curable coatings, it provides fast curing speed, strong mechanical strength, and excellent weather resistance.
• In adhesives, NVP is used in medical and electronic bonding systems, where it ensures transparent, durable adhesion and high curing efficiency. It also improves wetting and flow in ink formulations, leading to smoother application and enhanced print quality. Its ability to crosslink efficiently with acrylates and other reactive monomers makes it a preferred modifier in high-performance coating technologies.

Textile and Water Treatment

• In the textile industry, NVP copolymers are used as dyeing auxiliaries, finishing agents, and softeners. They enhance dye uptake, color uniformity, and softness of fabrics while improving resistance to wrinkling and fading. In leather processing, they improve dye penetration and surface smoothness.
• In water treatment, NVP copolymers function as dispersants, flocculants, and antiscalants, helping remove suspended solids and prevent mineral scale formation. They enhance system efficiency and stability in industrial and municipal applications. The versatility of NVP derivatives makes them suitable for both traditional and emerging treatment technologies.

Other Industrial Applications

• NVP and its polymers are used in diverse industries including paper, food, and petroleum. In paper coatings, PVP enhances gloss, strength, and printability. In food processing, food-grade PVP acts as a clarifying and stabilizing agent in beverages such as beer and wine. In petroleum applications, NVP derivatives improve drilling-fluid rheology, lubricity, and thermal stability. These wide-ranging applications demonstrate NVP’s importance as a multifunctional monomer in both traditional and high-tech fields.

Storage & Handling

• Store in cool, ventilated, and dry areas away from heat and direct sunlight.
• Avoid contact with oxidants, acids, and peroxides to prevent polymerization.
• Keep container tightly closed with nitrogen blanketing if possible.
• Use stainless steel or aluminum containers and dry equipment.
• Recommended storage temperature: below 30 °C.

Usage Notice

• Handle under ventilated conditions; avoid inhalation of vapors.
• Use protective gloves, goggles, and lab coat when handling.
• Avoid prolonged contact with air to prevent unwanted polymerization.
• Do not mix with reactive monomers or peroxides unless controlled.
• Dispose of waste according to local chemical management regulations.
• Tablet binder: PVP-K30 0.5–5% — improves compressibility, cohesion, and disintegration of tablets.
• Controlled-release tablet: PVP-K90 1–3% — functions as a pore-forming binder for sustained release.
• Povidone-iodine solution: PVP-I 5–10% — provides strong antimicrobial activity and high stability.
• Hair spray: PVP 4%, ethanol 70%, water 20% — ensures long-lasting hold, gloss, and flexibility.
• Hair mousse: PVP 4–7%, humectant 0.5%, propellant 25–50% — improves shape retention and elasticity.
• Moisturizing cream: PVP 1–3%, glycerin 3–5%, water balance — enhances hydration and product texture.
• UV-curable coating: NVP 15–30%, oligomer + photoinitiator — increases adhesion and crosslinking speed.
• Lithium-ion gel electrolyte: NVP 40–60%, Li salt 15–25%, crosslinker 3–8% — provides high ionic conductivity.
• PCB solder mask: NVP 20%, epoxy 60%, photoinitiator 5%, fillers 15% — improves adhesion and flexibility.
• Textile dye bath: NVP 5%, dye 8%, water 87% — enhances color uniformity and brightness.
• Industrial adhesive: NVP 10–20%, resin 60%, initiator 5%, filler 15% — ensures strong bonding and fast curing.

Packaging

• 200 kg plastic drum
• Customized packaging available upon request