P1763

Poly(vinyl alcohol)

Fully hydrolyzed

• Synonym(s): PVA, PVOH, Poly(ethenol)
• Linear Formula: [-CH₂CHOH-]_n
• CAS Number: 9002-89-5
• MDL number: MFCD00081922
• UNSPSC Code: 12352104
• NACRES: NA.75

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• color: colorless
• viscosity: 11-14 cP, 4 % in H₂O(20 °C)(lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: soluble (hot)
• density: 1.080 g/cm³
• application(s): hematology; histology
• storage temp.: room temp
• InChI: 1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2
• InChI key: IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) is a hydrophilic linear polymer that forms copolymers of vinyl alcohol and vinyl acetate. It is prepared by alkaline hydrolysis. It is known to possess high mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity. Modified- PVOH structures are useful in biomedical applications.

Application

Poly(vinyl alcohol) has been used in the preparation of multilayer active film for its antimicrobial analysis. It has also been used to study the effect of protein supplements on porcine parthenotes.
Poly(vinyl alcohol) is also suitable for:

• in vitro production (IVP) of bovine embryos
• oocyte recovery and in vitro maturation
• as a macromolecular component in basal cultured medium.
  

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): No data available
• Flash Point(C): No data available
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves