Polyvinyl acetate phthalate
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Polyvinyl acetate phthalate (PVAP) is a commonly used polymer phthalate in the formulation of pharmaceuticals, such as the enteric coating of tablets or capsules. It is a vinyl acetate polymer that is partially hydrolyzed and then esterified with phthalic acid.[1] Its main use in pharmaceutics is with enteric formulations and controlled release formulations.
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[edit]- ↑ Rowe, Raymond C.; Sheskey, Paul J.; Quinn, Marian E. (2009). Handbook of pharmaceutical excipients (6 ed.). London: Pharmaceutical press. p. 562. ISBN 978-0-85369-792-3.
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