Povidone iodine
Product Specifications
CAS Number
25655-41-8
Synonyms
Betadine, PVP iodine, PVP-I, Isodine
Target
Anti-infection
Applications
Microbiology
Smiles
C=CN1CCCC1=O.II
Molecular Formula
(C6H9NO) x.xI2
Additionnal Information
Povidone iodine (Betadine, PVP iodine, PVP-I, Isodine) is a stable chemical complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone, PVP) and elemental iodine. Povidone iodine displays excellent antibacterial activity against MRSA and MSSA strains with MICs of 31.25 mg/L and 7.82 mg/L, respectively. Povidone iodine is used as a topical antiseptic in surgery and for skin and mucous membrane infections, as well as as an aerosol.
Storage Conditions
2 years -80 in solvent
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