Poly(vinyl alcohol)
SIAL/P8136 - 87-90% hydrolyzed, average mol wt 30,000-70,000
Synonym: PVA; PVAl; PVOH; Poly(Ethenol)
CAS Number: 9002-89-5
MDL Number: MFCD00081922
Linear Formula: [-CH2CHOH-]n
Product Type: Chemical
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2 |
InChI key | IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA |
mol wt | average mol wt 30,000-70,000 |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
solubility | H2O: soluble |
viscosity | 4-6 cP, 4 % in H2O(20 °C)(lit.) |
Application: | Poly(vinyl alcohol) has been used: • in in vitro production (IVP) of bovine embryos • oocyte recovery and in vitro maturation • as a macromolecular component in basal cultured medium |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is a polyhydroxy polymer, soluble in water. PVA is known to possess high mechanical strength, biocompatibility and non-toxicity. Hence, it serves as a biomedical implant material. Polymerization of vinyl acetate to poly (vinyl acetate), which is then hydrolysed to form PVA. Its application is observed in drug delivery systems, wound dressing, dialysis membranes, artificial skin, surgical repairs and cardiovascular devices. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 250 g in poly bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
UNSPSC | 12352104 |