Biology and Chemistry II - Biological Polymers

[MolaKule]

This polymer is used as a biological fluid replacement. It is synthesized from pyrrolidone and actylene. What is it and what is the medical term for it? Rules for the Question of the Day: 1. No Piston Cup Lapel Pin will be awarded to the same person within 14 days of a previous award. 2. Please respond with a complete sentence. 3. Please do not post links. If a question arises as to the need for clarification, then sources and links may be requested. 4. Please, no off topic posts.

 

[spasm3]

Some how i remember something like this used as a plasma volume expander? Polyclar?

 

[Trajan]

Polyvinylpyrrolidone. Not only a blood plasma expander, but a binder for some pharmaceutical tablets. (Taken by mouth.)

 

[MolaKule]

Well, I was hoping for a few more comments but spasm3 and Trajan pretty much nailed it early on. This versatile biological polymer has many uses and application as our respondents have indicated. First used under the pharmacological trade name of Periston, with a formula of C6H9NO, it was first used as a blood plasma substitute. Other forms of this vinyl polymer are used as coatings on pharmaceutical pills. For those interested in more pharmacological uses, see the pharmacology section in this link: polyvinylpyrrolidone pharmacology In this case I think it is only fair to award the much sought after and rare Piston Cup Lapel Pin to both respondents.

 

[spasm3]

I am happy to share the award with Trajan.

 

[Trajan]

Originally Posted By: spasm3

I am happy to share the award with Trajan.

Just as happy to share it with spasm3.