Catalogue Number: S4678-SEL
Manufacturer: | Selleck Chemicals |
Shelf Life: | 24 months |
Molecular Formula: | (C6H9NO)x.xI2 |
Type: | Biochemicals |
Alias: | Betadine, PVP iodine, PVP-I, Isodine |
Shipping Condition: | Blue Ice |
Unit(s): | 100 mg, 500 mg |
C=CN1CCCC1=O.II
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.
2 years -80 in solvent