PVP1
Poly(vinylpyrrolidone)–Iodine complex
Synonym(s):
PVP-Iodine, Polyvinylpyrrolidone Iodine, PVP-I, Povadyne® antiseptic
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CAS Number:
NACRES:
NA.85
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
51102829
MDL number:
form
powder
Quality Segment
solubility
H2O: 100 mg/mL
antibiotic activity spectrum
Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, yeast
mode of action
protein synthesis | interferes
SMILES string
II.C=CN1CCCC1=O
InChI
1S/C6H9NO.I2/c1-2-7-5-3-4-6(7)8;1-2/h2H,1,3-5H2;
InChI key
CPKVUHPKYQGHMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
Poly(vinylpyrrolidone)–Iodine complex, or PVP-I, has been used to study microbial decontamination of human donor eyes and the inactivation of infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus.
Biochem/physiol Actions
PVP-1 is used as a slow iodine release formulation that iodinates lipids and oxidizes cell compounds such as tyrosine sidechains. It is used as a carbon nanotube coating agent to improve water solubility.
Other Notes
An iodophor; "tamed iodine."
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Legal Information
Povadyne is a registered trademark of National Patent Development Corp.
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
>212.0 °F - Not applicable
flash_point_c
> 100 °C - Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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