Pharm-Rx Povidone
- CAS Number
- 9003-39-8
- Chemical Name
- Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Copolymer
- Molecular Formula
- (C₆H₉NO)ₙ
Pharm-Rx Povidone, also known as polyvinylpyrrolidone copolymer, serves as a binder within pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Operating in over-the-counter (OTC) capacities, it falls under binders and disintegrants within excipients. Povidone is commonly used in various formulations for its binding properties in pharmaceuticals.
Properties
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Binder
- OTC
Product families
Applications
- Other Drug & Care Solutions
Product Families
- Binders & Disintegrants
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
Other characteristics
- Synonyms
1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone polymer, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone homopolymer, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone polymer, 1-Vinylpyrrolidin-2-one homopolymer, n-Octyl mercaptan-N-vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrolidone homopolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone homopolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone polymer, N-Vinylbutyrolactam polymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidinone homopolymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidinone polymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidone polymer, Poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone), Poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), Poly(1-vinylpyrrolidinone), Poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone), Poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), Poly(N-vinyl-γ-butyrolactam), Poly(N-vinylbutyrolactam), Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidinone), Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone), Poly(vinylpyrrolidinone), Poly(vinylpyrrolidone), Polyvinyl polypyrrolidone, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Povidone, Vinylpyrrolidinone polymer, Vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer, Vinylpyrrolidone polymer
- Functions
- Binder, OTC
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Definition
Povidone is a chain polymer of 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone. It contains not less than 11.5% and not more than 12.8% of nitrogen (N: 14.01), calculated on the anhydrous basis. It has the nominal K-value of not less than 10 and not more than 120. The nominal K-value is shown on the label.
- Technology
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- FDA Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Storage Information
- Preserve in tight containers.
- Labelling Information
Label it to state, as part of the official title, the K-value or K-value range of Povidone.
- USP Reference Standards
- USP Povidone RS
