661740

Poly(vinylphosphonic acid)

• Synonym(s): PVPA, Polyethenylphosphonic acid
• Linear Formula: (C₂H₅O₃P)_n
• CAS Number: 27754-99-0
• MDL number: MFCD00284311
• UNSPSC Code: 26111700
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 100
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• SMILES string: [P](=O)([O-])([O-])C=C.[H+].[H+]
• InChI: 1S/C2H5O3P/c1-2-6(3,4)5/h2H,1H2,(H2,3,4,5)
• InChI key: ZTWTYVWXUKTLCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Poly(vinylphosphonic acid) (PVPA) is a polymeric diprotic acid, which can be synthesized by free-radical polymerization of VPA. It can also be synthesized by employing vinylphosphonic acid methyl ester as a monomer, followed by saponification.

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Application

Poly(vinylphosphonic) acid is a versatile polyelectrolyte useful in several applications: proton conductor for fuel cells, chemical and biological sensors, biocomposite materials and surface modification and adhesion.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
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