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Sigma-Aldrich

Povidone

meets USP testing specifications

Synonym(s):

Polyvinylpyrrolidone, PVP, Polyvidone, Povidone

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Linear Formula:
(C6H9NO)n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161900
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

Agency

USP/NF
meets USP testing specifications

Quality Level

description

K-value 29 - 32

form

powder

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

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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Application


  • Polyvinylpyrrolidone Assisted One-Pot Synthesis of Size-Tunable Cocktail Nanodrug for Multifunctional Combat of Cancer.: This study highlights the application of povidone (PVP) in the synthesis of multifunctional nanodrugs, showcasing its role in stabilizing nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy. The findings emphasize PVP′s crucial function in enhancing the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of anticancer drugs (Wang C et al., 2024).

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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Water environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation, 84(12), 2123-2132 (2013-01-25)
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