Povidone
PVP
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Poly[1-(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)ethylene] (C6H9NO)x Lower mol wt range product ~40,000
Higher mol wt range product ~360,000
1201 [9003-39-8] FZ989GH94E povidone
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Poly[1-(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)ethylene] (C6H9NO)x Lower mol wt range product ~40,000
Higher mol wt range product ~360,000
1201 [9003-39-8] FZ989GH94E povidone
DESCRIPTION
Povidone occurs as a white to tan powder. It is a polymer of purified 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone produced catalytically. It is soluble in water, in alcohol, and in chloroform, and is insoluble in ether. The pH of a 1 : 20 aqueous solution is between 3 and 7.