Product Description: Polyvinyl alcohol (Mw 31000-50000, 87-89% hydrolyzed) is a synthetic polymer derived from polyvinyl acetate through partial or complete hydroxylation[1].
Formula: (C2H4O)x
References: [1]Baker MI, et al. A review of polyvinyl alcohol and its uses in cartilage and orthopedic applications. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2012 Jul;100(5):1451-7.
CAS Number: 9002-89-5
Molecular Weight: 31000-50000 (Approximately)
Research Area: Others; Cancer
Solubility: H2O : 20 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)