Synonyms: PVP; Polyvidone; Povidone
Formula: (C6H9NO)n
CAS No.: 9003-39-8
Application: Complexes with phenolics and alkaloids for their removal from plant samples, thus preventing their modification of proteins and any interference they may cause in spectrophotometric determinations of protein content. This is also reported to improve stability of enzymes.
Other Notes: Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a component of Denhardt′s Solution and is included at a concentration of 1% (w/v) in the standard 50X stock solution.
Packaging: 1 kg in poly bottle
Packaging: 5 kg in poly drum
Packaging: 50, 100, 500 g in poly bottle