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8.14894

Sigma-Aldrich

Polyvinyl alcohol, fully hydrolyzed

(Mw approx. 145000) for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Poly(vinyl alcohol), PVA, PVOH

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Linear Formula:
[-CH2CHOH-]n
CAS Number:
9002-89-5
MDL number:
MFCD00081922
UNSPSC Code:
13111042
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

form

solid

potency

>2000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

mp

160-240 °C

bulk density

400‑670 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2

InChI key

IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

  • Controlled Drug Release: Polyvinyl alcohol-based polymeric nanofibers, produced via electrospinning, demonstrated effective controlled release mechanisms for lysozyme, suggesting potential applications in targeted drug delivery systems (Ogawa et al., 2024).
  • Recyclable Hydrogels: Fully hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol has been utilized to fabricate recyclable hydrogels at room temperature, highlighting its utility in developing environmentally friendly materials for diverse applications (Liu et al., 2023).
  • Antibacterial Polymeric Films: The hydrolysis degree of polyvinyl alcohol significantly affects the properties of antibacterial polymeric films, which incorporate zinc sulphate for enhanced biomedical applications (Sedlarik et al., 2010).

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

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