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Polyvinylpyrrolidone
powder, average Mw ~29,000
Synonym(s):
PVP, Polyvidone, Povidone
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
(C6H9NO)n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
form
powder
mol wt
average Mw ~29,000
ign. residue
≤0.5%
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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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 the 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 and nanoplates. It is also used as a capping agent in the synthesis of silver nanospheres. 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.
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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