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: Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Copolymer
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Binder,
OTC
Molecular formula: (C₆H₉NO)ₙ
Technologies: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Binders & Disintegrants
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Pharmaceutical Actives & Precursors
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
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

Applications & Uses

Markets: Healthcare & Pharma
Applications: Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Other Drug & Care Solutions

Regulatory & Compliance

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.