856568

Polyvinylpyrrolidone

powder, average M_w ~55,000

• Synonym(s): PVP, Polyvidone, Povidone
• Linear Formula: (C₆H₉NO)_n
• CAS Number: 9003-39-8
• MDL number: MFCD00149016
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24888426
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 200
• mol wt: average M_w ~55,000
• 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

Description

General description

PVP has biocompatibility, low toxicity, adhesive characteristics, complexing stability, relatively inert behavior, and is resistant to thermal degradation. It is readily prepared by the polymerization of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone or by Reppe synthesis technique.

Application

PVP is one of the constituents used in the synthesis and coating of silver nanocubes. It serves as a reducing agent and colloidal stabilizer in the synthesis of palladium nanobars, triangular,nanoplates,twinned nanorods and bipyramids. It is also used as a capping agent in the synthesis of silver nanospheres,gold nanoframes. General applications of PVP are: in pharmaceutical, food, beverage, cosmetic, toiletry and photographic industries.

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.

Safety Information

• 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