Pharm-Rx Povidone

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.

Chemical Name: Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Copolymer

CAS Number: 9003-39-8

Functions: Binder, OTC

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

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    Molecular formula
    (C₆H₉NO)ₙ
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    Product Families
    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.

    Chemical Structure

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    Applications & Uses

    Regulatory & Compliance

    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.

    USP Reference Standards
    • USP Povidone RS

    Packaging & Availability

    Labelling Information

    Label it to state, as part of the official title, the K-value or K-value range of Povidone.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information

    Preserve in tight containers.