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Polyvinylpyrrolidone, M.W. 40,000, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
A cryoprotectant, also useful in plant cell culture research Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used as an adhesive in glue sticks; an emulsifier and a disintegrant for solution polymerization; an additive to Doro's RNA extraction buffer; as a liquid-phase dispersion enhancing agent in diffusion-ordered spectroscopy (DOSY) NMR and as a thickening agent in tooth whitening gels. It finds use in personal care products like shampoos and toothpastes, in ink for inkjet printers as well as in contact lens solutions. It is used as a food additive and in the wine industry as a fining agent for white wine.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Merck Index | 14,7697 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Quantity | 500 g |
Formula Weight | 40 kd |
Chemical Name or Material | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
RUO – Research Use Only
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