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Polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex is used as a slow iodine release formulation that iodinates lipids and oxidizes cell compounds such as tyrosine side chains. It is utilized to study microbial decontamination of human donor eyes as well as inactivation of infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus. It is also used as a carbon nanotube coating agent to enhance water solubility. It serves as a topical antiseptic in surgery, as an aerosol for skin and mucous membrane infections and is used to prevent infection in wounds.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Color
Brown-Yellow
Physical Form
Powder
Melting Point
300°C (decomposition)
Merck Index
14,7698
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,ethyl alcohol,isopropyl alcohol,polyethylene glycol and glycerol. Insoluble in chloroform,carbon tetrachloride,hexane,acetone and petroleum ether.
Quantity
50 g
IUPAC Name
1-ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one;molecular iodine
Chemical Name or Material
Polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex
RTECSNumber
TR1579600
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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