Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Povidone iodine |
| Catalog Number: | M5888 |
| CAS Number: | 25655-41-8 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | (C6H9NO)x.xI2 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | 28 mg/mL in DMSO |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | Povidone iodine is a stable chemical complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone, PVP) and elemental iodine. It is used as topical antiseptic in surgery and for skin and mucous membrane infections, also as aerosol. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |