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Poly(vinyl alcohol) (CAS 9002-89-5)

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Alternate Names:
Hydroxyethylene
CAS Number:
9002-89-5
Purity:
>98% hydrolyzed
Molecular Weight:
57,000-66,000 (Average)
Molecular Formula:
[C2H4O]n
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Poly(vinyl alcohol) is a polymer used as coating material, adhesive, and in the production of specific plastics. Its synthesis involves the hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate using catalysts like sodium carbonate or zirconium oxide. The enzymatic activities of Poly(vinyl alcohol) are dependent on its molecular weight, typically ranging from 67,000 to 1 million. Notably, it exhibits antibacterial properties by forming hydrogen bonds with the bacterial cell wall, inhibiting bacterial growth. Poly(vinyl alcohol) is a hydrophilic linear polymer that can form copolymers with vinyl acetate and vinyl alcohol. This is achieved through alkaline hydrolysis. This polymer is known for its high mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity.


Poly(vinyl alcohol) (CAS 9002-89-5) References

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  2. Swelling and mechanical properties of physically crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels.  |  Suzuki, A. and Sasaki, S. 2015. Proc Inst Mech Eng H. 229: 828-44. PMID: 26614797
  3. Novel high-strength thromboresistant poly(vinyl alcohol)-based hydrogel for vascular access applications.  |  Mannarino, MM., et al. 2020. J Biomater Sci Polym Ed. 31: 601-621. PMID: 31900047
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  5. Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)-Hydrogel Microparticles with Soft Barrier Shell for the Encapsulation of Micrococcus luteus.  |  Mafi, M., et al. 2021. Macromol Biosci. 21: e2000419. PMID: 33713551
  6. Silk Fibroin/Poly(vinyl Alcohol) Microneedles as Carriers for the Delivery of Singlet Oxygen Photosensitizers.  |  Ulloa Rojas, JE., et al. 2022. ACS Biomater Sci Eng. 8: 128-139. PMID: 34752076
  7. Photopatterning of Carbon Dots in Poly(vinyl alcohol) with Photoacid Generators.  |  Wang, Y., et al. 2022. Macromol Rapid Commun. 43: e2100868. PMID: 35021265
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Poly(vinyl alcohol), 100 g

sc-250741
100 g
$96.00