Short Description:
CAS number:25655-41-8
Molecular formula: C6H9I2NO
Molecular weight:364.95
Chemical structure:
| Basic Information | |
| Product name | Povidone Iodine |
| CAS No. | 25655-41-8 |
| Appearance | Yellow-brown Powder |
| Grade | Pharma Grade |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol and glycerol. Insoluble in chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, hexane, acetone and petroleum ether. |
| Storage | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years |
| Package | 25kg/Drum |
Product Description
Povidone iodine is a loose complex of elemental iodine combined with polymer support, and povidone acts as a carrier and solubilizer. It is yellow brown to brown red amorphous powder at room temperature. Slightly odorous, soluble in water or ethanol, acidic in aqueous solution, Povidone iodine aqueous solution without iodine tincture disadvantages, light color, easy elution, small stimulation to the mucosa, no ethanol deiodination, no corrosion, and low toxicity.
Application
Povidone iodine is a porous complex formed by the combination of elemental iodine and polymer carrier.
Povidone acts as carrier and solubilizer. Normal temperature is yellow brown to brown red amorphous powder. Slight odor, soluble in water or ethanol, aqueous solution is acidic, insoluble in ether.
Povidone iodine solution has no shortcomings of iodine tincture, light coloring, easy elution, little mucosal irritation, no need for ethanol deiodination, no corrosion, and low toxicity.
