Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Polyvinylpyrrolidone
	150pxc
Names
	IUPAC name 1-Ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one
	Other names PVP, PNVP, povidone, polyvidone, kollidon; Poly[1-(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)ethylen]; 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidon homopolymer; 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinon-polymere; Poly-N-vinylpyrrolidine
Identifiers
CAS Number	9003-39-8 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
Abbreviations	PVP, NVP, PNVP
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1909074 ;
ChemSpider	none;
ECHA InfoCard	100.111.937
E number	E1201 (additional chemicals)
UNII	2S7830E561 ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID0025941 ;
	SMILES N1(C(CCC1)=O)[C@@H](C);
Properties
Chemical formula	(C6H9NO)n
Molar mass	2,500–2,500,000 g·mol−1
Appearance	white to light yellow, hygroscopic, amorphous powder
Density	1.2 g/cm3
Melting point	150 to 180 °C (302 to 356 °F; 423 to 453 K) (glass temperature)
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), also commonly called polyvidone or povidone, is a water-soluble polymer compound made from the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone.^[1] PVP is available in a range of molecular weights and related viscosities, and can be selected according to the desired application properties.^[2]

^ Haaf, F.; Sanner, A.; Straub, F. (1985). "Polymers of N-Vinylpyrrolidone: Synthesis, Characterization and Uses". Polymer Journal. 17: 143–152. doi:10.1295/polymj.17.143.
^ "Povidones, Copovidones, and Crospovidones for Pharmaceutical Products". BASF Pharma. Retrieved 2022-06-11.

[1] Haaf, F.; Sanner, A.; Straub, F. (1985). "Polymers of N-Vinylpyrrolidone: Synthesis, Characterization and Uses". Polymer Journal. 17: 143–152. doi:10.1295/polymj.17.143.

[2] "Povidones, Copovidones, and Crospovidones for Pharmaceutical Products". BASF Pharma. Retrieved 2022-06-11.

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