PVP360

Polyvinylpyrrolidone

mol wt (number average molecular weight Mn 360kDa)

• Synonym(s): PVP, Polyvidone, Povidone
• Linear Formula: (C₆H₉NO)_n
• CAS Number: 9003-39-8
• MDL number: MFCD00149016
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24899318
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• 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

Description

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.

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