2-Vinylpyridine

2-Vinylpyridine is an organic compound with the formula CH₂CHC₅H₄N. It is a derivative of pyridine with a vinyl group in the 2-position, next to the nitrogen. It is a colorless liquid although samples are often brown. It is used industrially as a precursor to specialty polymers and as an intermediate in the chemical, pharmaceutical, dye, and photo industries.