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PVP10

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Polyvinylpyrrolidone

average mol wt 10,000

Synonym(s):

PVP, Polyvidone, Povidone

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Linear Formula:
(C6H9NO)n
CAS Number:
9003-39-8
MDL number:
MFCD00149016
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24899317
NACRES:
NA.21

form

powder

Quality Level

200

mol wt

average mol wt 10,000

viscosity number

12-18(lit.)

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

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (polyvidone, povidone, or PVP) is a synthetic water-soluble polymer consisting of linear 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone groups. It is hygroscopic and readily absorbs up to 40% of water by its weight. It has excellent wetting properties in solution and easily forms films, which makes it suitable for use as a coating additive.PVP can be synthesized from its monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone via free-radical polymerization in the presence of AIBN as an initiator. In chemical industries, PVP is widely used as a surface stabilizer, growth modifier, nanoparticle dispersant, and reducing agent.

PVP can serve as a surface stabilizer, nanoparticle dispersant, growth modifier, and reducing agent, depending on the synthetic conditions.

Application

PVP (average mol wt 10,000) can be used as a stabilizing agent in the synthesis of metal nanoparticles to prevent them from agglomeration. PVP is also used in the fabrication of mesoporous silica-polymer hybrid (PVP-aminopropyl-SBA-15 Schiff Base hybrid) for the effective removal of divalent heavy metal cations from wastewater. Grafting of PVP functionalization offers a strong affinity for heavy metal ions because it provides two adsorption sites, one through metal-C-O group interaction and the other through metal-π interaction (the chelation of with Schiff base).

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.

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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  5. How can solutions of Product PVP10, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, be kept?

    Sterile solutions can probably be kept at room temperature for several months.

  6. What is the K value in the specification of Product PVP10, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, and how is it determined?

    Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is characterized by its K value, a dimensionless value which is a function of the average molecular weight, the degree of polymerization, and the intrinsic viscosity.  It is calculated from dilute solution viscosity measurements.  log (Ns/No)/C = (75 Ko x Ko)/(1 + 1.5 Ko C) + Ko where Ns = viscosity of the solution, No = viscosity of the solvent and C = concentration in grams per 100 ml of solution. K = 1000 x Ko. The larger the K value for a material, the higher the viscosity.  

  7. What solvents can be used to dissolve Product PVP10, Polyvinylpyrrolidone?

    This compound is readily soluble in water.  It has also been reported in the chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, 12th ed., Entry# 7879 to be soluble in ethanol and chloroform, but practically insoluble in ether.

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