P8136
Poly(vinyl alcohol)
87-90% hydrolyzed, average mol wt 30,000-70,000
Synonym(s):
PVA, PVAl, PVOH, Poly(Ethenol)
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Linear Formula:
[-CH2CHOH-]n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
NACRES:
NA.21
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Quality Level
form
powder
mol wt
average mol wt 30,000-70,000
viscosity
4-6 cP, 4 % in H2O(20 °C)(lit.)
solubility
H2O: soluble
InChI
1S/C2H4O/c1-2-3/h2-3H,1H2
InChI key
IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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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.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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