{"product_id":"poly4-vinylphenol-mw-22000","title":"Poly(4-vinylphenol) [MW ~22,000]","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoly(4-vinylphenol) (PVPh), also known as poly(4-hydroxystyrene), is a phenol-functional vinyl polymer with hydroxyl groups on the aromatic rings. This grade has an approximate molecular weight of 22,000 and a polydispersity of approximately 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poly(4-hydroxystyrene); PVPh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe phenolic hydroxyl groups participate in hydrogen bonding and other specific intermolecular interactions. Poly(4-vinylphenol) is used in photoresist and thin-film patterning research and is also widely studied in polymer blends where hydrogen bonding influences miscibility and phase behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolymer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poly(4-vinylphenol) (PVPh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24979-70-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate molecular weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~22,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolydispersity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinear formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e [-CH2CH(C6H4OH)-]n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass transition temperature (Tg):\u003c\/strong\u003e 150°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Room temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePhotoresist \u0026amp; Lithography Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoly(4-vinylphenol) is used as a phenolic polymer in photoresist systems. Its hydroxyl-functional aromatic structure is relevant to resist chemistry and lithographic materials research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThin-Film Patterning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ~22,000 MW Polysciences grade has been used as a polymer resist in thin-film patterning research, including patterned thin-film transistor fabrication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePolymer Blend \u0026amp; Hydrogen-Bonding Studies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVPh is frequently studied as a hydrogen-bond-donating polymer in investigations of polymer miscibility and specific intermolecular interactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSolubility \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoly(4-vinylphenol) is soluble in tetrahydrofuran (THF), lower alcohols, and dioxane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe phenolic hydroxyl groups can form hydrogen bonds with complementary functional groups in other polymers, making PVPh useful in studies of hydrogen-bonded polymer blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure complete dissolution before solution processing or film preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl drying conditions when comparing thermal measurements because residual solvent or moisture can affect measured glass transition temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandling \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle using standard laboratory practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pdp-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Polysciences?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-trust-signals\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;max-width:560px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n   \n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #17458f;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 14px;text-align:center;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5258\/2358\/files\/Research_Labs.png?v=1778099422\" alt=\"Research laboratories icon\" style=\"width:42px;height:42px;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#12386b;\"\u003e\n      Trusted by 6,000+ Researchers Worldwide\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #17458f;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 14px;text-align:center;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5258\/2358\/files\/Peer-Reviewed.png?v=1778099423\" alt=\"Peer reviewed studies icon\" style=\"width:42px;height:42px;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#12386b;\"\u003e\n      Cited in Thousands of Peer-Reviewed Studies\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #17458f;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 14px;text-align:center;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5258\/2358\/files\/USA.png?v=1778099422\" alt=\"Made in USA icon\" style=\"width:42px;height:42px;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#12386b;\"\u003e\n      U.S. Manufacturing \u0026amp; Global Distribution\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #17458f;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 14px;text-align:center;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5258\/2358\/files\/Delivery.png?v=1778099422\" alt=\"Global delivery icon\" style=\"width:42px;height:42px;object-fit:contain;display:block;margin:0 auto 12px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;color:#12386b;\"\u003e\n      Reliable Delivery to 40+ Countries\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClick a question to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-accordion\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e1. What is poly(4-vinylphenol)?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoly(4-vinylphenol) is a phenol-functional vinyl polymer containing pendant aromatic hydroxyl groups. It is also known as poly(4-hydroxystyrene).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e2. What is poly(4-vinylphenol) used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoly(4-vinylphenol) is used in photoresist and thin-film patterning research and in studies of hydrogen bonding and miscibility in polymer blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e3. What does MW ~22,000 mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ~22,000 designation refers to the approximate molecular weight of this poly(4-vinylphenol) grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e4. Is poly(4-vinylphenol) the same as PVP?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome sources abbreviate poly(4-vinylphenol) as PVP, but PVP is also widely used for poly(vinylpyrrolidone), a different polymer. PVPh is a clearer abbreviation for poly(4-vinylphenol).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e5. What solvents dissolve poly(4-vinylphenol)?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoly(4-vinylphenol) is soluble in THF, lower alcohols, and dioxane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHandle poly(4-vinylphenol) using standard laboratory practices. 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