Topical anti-infective. Polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex is used as a slow iodine release formulation that iodinates lipids and oxidizes cell compounds such as tyrosine side chains. Synonyms: 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone Homopolymer compd. with Iodine, Iodine-poly(vinylpyrrolidone) complex, Betadine, Betaisodona, Betaseptic, Braunol, Braunosan H Disadine DP, PVP-I CAS No: 25655-41-8 Molecular Formula: (C6H9NO)nxI Molecular Weight: 364.95 Appearance: Red brown powder Melting Point: >200C (dec.) (lit) Heavy Metals (Pb): 0.002% Arsenic: 0.00015% Loss on Drying: 8% Related Substances: Nitrogen: 9.5-11.5% Residue on Ignition: 0.1% Identification A, B: Conforms to reference Available Iodine: 9-12% Iodine ion: 6.6% Storage and Stability: Powder may be stored at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Molecular Weight:
364.95
CAS Number:
[25655-41-8]
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