Synonym: PVP, Polyvidone, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Povidone
CAS Number 9003-39-8
Linear Formula (C6H9NO)n
grade
certified reference material | |
pharmaceutical secondary standard | |
form | neat |
format | neat |
pharmacopeia traceability | traceable to PhEur P2660000 |
traceable to USP 1551503 |
These secondary standards offer multi-traceability to the USP, EP (PhEur) and BP primary standards, where they are available.
Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards.
Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a component of Denhardts Solution and is included at a concentration of 1% (w/v) in the standard 50X stock solution.