Povidone iodine, antiseptic agent (ab143439)
Key features and details
- Universal antiseptic agent
- CAS Number: 25655-41-8
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in water
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Povidone iodine, antiseptic agent -
Description
Universal antiseptic agent -
Biological description
Universal antiseptic agent. Shows antibiotic effects against MRSA. No development of resistance has been determined. Promotes loss of cytosolic material through interacting with cell membranes to cause pore formation. Accelerates external wound healing in vivo. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
25655-41-8 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
1-Ethenylpyrrolidin-2-one iodine complex -
Molecular weight
364.94 -
Molecular formula
C6H9I2NO -
PubChem identifier
410087 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
C=CN1CCCC1=O.II -
Source
Synthetic
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