Catalog Number
ACM25067349-4
Product Name
Poly(vinyl alcohol-co-ethylene)
Category
Hydrophilic Polymers
Description
Poly(vinyl alcohol-co-ethylene) (PVA-co-PE) is a hydrophilic biocompatible polymer that has a non-toxic nature. It has high tensile strength and good film forming ability that make it useful in the food packaging industry.
Molecular Weight
72.11g/mol
Molecular Formula
(CH2CH2)x[CH2CH(OH)]y
InChI
1S/C2H4O.C2H4/c1-2-3;1-2/h2-3H,1H2;1-2H2
InChI Key
UFRKOOWSQGXVKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Density
1.19 g/mL at 25 °C
Application
PVA-co-PE can be used as a membrane in a variety of s like filtration, biosensor and food sensors. It can also be used as a nanoporous membrane, which can potentially be used as a separator in energy vehicles and lithium ion batteries.
Composition
ethylene, 32 mol %
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
2
Features And Benefits
They can interact with or be dissolved by water or other polar substances.
MeSH Entry Terms
Enteryx;ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer;ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer;PHIL liquid embolic agent;poly(ethylene vinyl alcohol);Squid 12;Squid 16;Squid 18
Monoisotopic Mass
72.057515g/mol
Packaging
Packaging
100 g in glass bottle