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Polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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 |
Safety and Handling
| RTECSNumber | TR1579600 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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