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Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Name: Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Brand: SIAL

K 90

Synonym(s):

PVP, Polyvidone, Povidone

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Linear Formula:

(C₆H₉NO)_n

CAS Number:

9003-39-8

NACRES:

NA.23

PubChem Substance ID:

24887621

UNSPSC Code:

12162002

MDL number:

MFCD00149016

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Properties

Quality Segment

200

form

powder or crystals (or flakes)

feature

hydrophobic

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

Description

Application

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP),also known as K90 is a water soluble polymer with good bio-stability. It is chemically stable, has low toxicity and is biocompatible. Hence, it is useful in a variety of applications such as cosmetics, tissue engineering, and biomedical engineering.

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.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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