Povidone-iodine

Product Name : POVIDONE-IODINE

Molecular Formula :C6H9I2NO

Molecular Weight : 364.956

Synonyms :Betadine, Isodine, PVP-Iodine, Bridine

CAS No : 25655-41-8


Sr. No. Test Specifications
1 Description Yellowish brown to reddish brown amorphous powder, having a slight characteristic odor. It’s solution is acidic to litmus.
2 Solubility



Soluble in water and in alcohol, practically insoluble in chloroform, in ether, in solvent hexane and in acetone.

3 Identification A) A deep blue color is produced. B) A brown, dry, non-smearing film is formed, and it dissolves readily in water
4 Residue on ignition Not more than 0.025%
5 Loss on drying Not more than 8.0% w/w
6 Nitrogen Content (ODB) 9.5 to 11.5%
7 Iodide Ion (ODB) Not more than 6.6% w/w
8 Assay as available Iodine (ODB) 9.0 to 12.0% w/w
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