Polyvinyl Imidazole

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CAS No. 25232-42-2
Appearance Pale yellow to yellow liquid
Viscosity (25 °C) 200–800 mPa·s
pH (25 °C) 8.0–11.0
Assay 39.0–41.0%
Chroma (Color) ≤ 10
Molecular Weight 1,000–100,000 g/mol

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Polyvinyl Imidazole

Polyvinyl Imidazole (PVI) is a functional polymer obtained by free-radical polymerization of vinyl imidazole under initiator-catalyzed conditions. Owing to its imidazole functional groups, PVI exhibits excellent stimuli responsiveness, chemical stability, and thermal stability, making it suitable for use in complex and demanding environments across multiple advanced application fields.

Physical Features

Performance Value or State
CAS No. 25232-42-2
Appearance Pale yellow to yellow liquid
Viscosity (25 °C) 200–800 mPa·s
pH (25 °C) 8.0–11.0
Assay 39.0–41.0%
Chroma (Color) ≤ 10
Molecular Weight 1,000–100,000 g/mol

Product Description

Polyvinyl Imidazole is a self-polymerized vinyl imidazole polymer with multiple functional characteristics:

  • Stimuli responsiveness: Sensitive to pH, temperature, and ionic strength, enabling controlled behavior in different environments

  • Stability: Exhibits good chemical and thermal stability, suitable for long-term use under complex conditions

These properties make Polyvinyl Imidazole a versatile platform material for biomedical, environmental, catalytic, and energy-related applications.

Product Application Areas

1. Biomedicine

  • Used as a controlled drug delivery carrier

  • Applied as a gene therapy carrier

  • Suitable for tumor-targeted drug delivery systems

  • Used in tissue engineering scaffolds

  • Applied in antibacterial medical coatings

2. Environmental Remediation

  • Adsorption of heavy metal ions (such as Cu²⁺ and Pb²⁺)

  • Removal of organic dyes from wastewater

  • Carbon dioxide capture applications

3. Catalytic and Functional Materials

  • Support material for loaded metal catalysts

  • Preparation of ionically conductive materials

  • Used in optical and electrical functional materials

4. Sensing and Separation

  • Development of gas and ion sensors

  • Used as chromatographic stationary phases

  • Applied in solid-phase extraction materials

5. Coatings and Energy Applications

  • Anticorrosive coatings

  • Nanomaterial synthesis

  • Used in supercapacitor electrode materials

Packaging & Storage

  • Packaging: 25 kg plastic drums or user-specified packaging

  • Storage conditions:

    • Store in a dry, cool, and tightly closed environment

  • Shelf life: 12 months from the date of production under original packaging conditions

  • Safety classification: Non-flammable and non-explosive; classified as general dangerous goods

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