Crosspovidone (PVPP)

Crosspovidone (PVPP, CAS 25249-54-1, molecular formula (C6H9NO)n) is supplied by Star-Tech & JRS Specialty Products Co., Ltd. as a white to yellowish-white powder with a porous, high-surface-area microstructure that is insoluble in water and common organic solvents, registered under CDE number F20180000229. As a superdisintegrant, it does not form a gel and effectively shortens tablet disintegration time. It is distributed across North America, Central/South America, Europe, Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.