Pharmaceutical Materials

CAS No.9003-39-8

Name

Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Synonyms

PVP

K-30

PVP-K

PVP-K30

PVP-K17

PVP-K25

PVP-K90

Povidone

PVP K 30

Crospovidone

 

Attribute	Details
Chemical Name	Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)
CAS Number	9003-39-8
Synonyms	Povidone; Poly(vinylpyrrolidone); Kollidon K-series (e.g., K-15. K-30. K-60. K-90)
Molecular Formula	(C6H9NO)n
Molecular Weight	Varies based on polymer chain length (e.g., average MW range from thousands to millions)
Chemical Structure	<img src=”https://image-source-here” /> (Note: Replace “https://image-source-here” with an actual image URL of the PVP structure)
Appearance	White to light yellow, hygroscopic, free-flowing powder
Physical Properties	Soluble in water and various organic solvents; insoluble in acetone, ethers, and some aliphatic hydrocarbons; forms films in water, methanol, ethanol, chloroform, or dichloroethane
Uses	– Pharmaceutical: Used as a binder, disintegrant, and stabilizer in tablets and capsules; as a viscosity enhancer in ophthalmic solutions and suspensions. – Cosmetics: Used as a film-forming agent, hair-fixative, and humectant. – Food: Used as a stabilizer and thickener in beverages, dairy products, and baked goods. – Water treatment: Used as a flocculant and adsorbent. – Textile and paper: Used as a sizing agent and finishing agent.
Production Methods	Produced through polymerization of N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP) monomers, typically using solution polymerization techniques.
Safety Information	Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food and cosmetics; low toxicity; however, handle with caution and refer to the MSDS for detailed safety and handling instructions.

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