povidone

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
pharmaceutical excipient
gptkbp:appearance white to yellowish powder
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:CASNumber 9003-39-8
gptkbp:category polymer
nonionic surfactant
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (C6H9NO)n
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Walter_Reppe
gptkbp:firstSynthesized 1939
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label povidone
gptkbp:molecularWeight variable (depends on polymerization degree)
gptkbp:otherName PVP
polyvinylpyrrolidone
gptkbp:solubility water-soluble
gptkbp:usedAs film-forming agent
binder in pharmaceutical tablets
disintegrant in tablets
stabilizer in food and pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:usedIn cosmetics
food industry
ophthalmic solutions
iodine complex (povidone-iodine)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HypoTears
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7