8.14894
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:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
13111042
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level
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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