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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (MW ~40,000) (CAS 9003-39-8)

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CAS Number:
9003-39-8
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
40,000
Molecular Formula:
(C6H9NO)n
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (MW ~40,000), also known as PVP, is a versatile synthetic polymer extensively used in laboratory and industrial settings. This water-soluble polymer boasts a wide range of applications owing to its exceptional properties. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (MW ~40,000) serves as a stabilizing agent, emulsifier, suspending agent, film-forming agent, protective colloid, and binder. It finds utility as a polymer additive to enhance the characteristics of plastics and elastomers. Moreover, Polyvinylpyrrolidone (MW ~40,000) acts as a protective colloid, effectively stabilizing proteins, enzymes, and other biological substances. Its film-forming capabilities make it ideal for forming coatings, while its binding properties prove valuable in tablet and capsule preparation. Furthermore, Polyvinylpyrrolidone (MW ~40,000) is used in the production of polymeric nanomaterials and serves as a surfactant in the formulation of micelles and microemulsions.


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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (MW ~40,000), 25 g

sc-203204A
25 g
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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (MW ~40,000), 250 g

sc-203204
250 g
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