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N-Vinylpyrrolidone is a colorless to yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor. It is miscible in water and organic solvents. It is the precursor to polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) an important synthetic material. The NVP monomer is commonly used as a reactive diluent in ultraviolet and electron-beam curable polymers applied as inks coatings or adhesives.