Poly(Vinyl Alcohol), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 9002-89-5
• Molecular Formula: (C2H4O)n
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 44.05
• MDL Number: MFCD00081922
• InChI Key: IMROMDMJAWUWLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: vinyl alcohol, polyvinyl alcohol, hydroxyethene, hydroxyethylene, ethenol, homopolymer, gohsenol, polyviol, elvanol, mowiol, poval
• PubChem CID: 11199
• IUPAC Name: ethenol
• SMILES: OC(-*)C-*

• Color: White to Yellow
• pH: 4.5 to 6.5 (4% aq. soln.)
• Physical Form: Powder
• Melting Point: 160.0°C to 240.0°C
• Ash: 90%% (Na2O) max.
• Linear Formula: [-CH₂CH(OH)-]n
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble in hot water.
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Percent Purity: 87.0 to 89.0% (degree of hydrolysis)
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Viscosity: 3.5 to 4.5cP (4% aq. solution, 20°C) Brookfield
• Chemical Name or Material: Poly(vinyl alcohol)

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only