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Polyvinylpyrrolidone

mol wt (number average molecular weight Mn 360kDa)

Synonym(s):

PVP, Polyvidone, Povidone

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Linear Formula:
(C6H9NO)n
CAS Number:
9003-39-8
MDL number:
MFCD00149016
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24899318
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

form

powder

mol wt

(number average molecular weight Mn 360kDa)

viscosity number

80-100(lit.)

solubility

water: soluble 100 mg/mL

cation traces

heavy metals (as Pb): ≤5 ppm

SMILES string

C=CN1CCCC1=O
C=CN1CCCC1=O

InChI

1S/C6H9NO/c1-2-7-5-3-4-6(7)8/h2H,1,3-5H2

InChI key

WHNWPMSKXPGLAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Polyvinyl pyrrolidone [poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), PVP] is a stable, bulky, non-toxic, non-ionic polymer widely used in medical, industrial, pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and electronic applications. It can be prepared from N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone by free radical polymerization.

Application

PVP can be used as:
  • A stabilizer in the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) as it avoids the aggregation of NPs via repulsive forces produced by its hydrophobic carbon chains.
  • A capping agent in the synthesis of rodlike hydroxyapatite (HAp) nanoparticles to control the nucleation and growth of HAp crystal.
  • A synthetic polymer vehicle in the pharmaceutical industry for dispersing and suspending drugs.
  • An emulsifier and disintegrant for solution polymerization.

Other Notes

Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a component of Denhardt′s Solution and is included at a concentration of 1% (w/v) in the standard 50X stock solution.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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