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Povidone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Polyvinylpyrrolidone, PVP, Polyvidone, Povidone

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Linear Formula:
(C6H9NO)n
CAS Number:
9003-39-8
MDL number:
MFCD00149016
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

povidone

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

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

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Povidone USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Vigabatrin for Oral Solution
  • Vigabatrin Tablets

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.
Sales restrictions may apply.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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