[en] Quantum dots, also known as semiconducting nanoparticle, are promising zero-dimensional advanced materials because of their nanoscale size and their quantum confinement properties. One of the fastest moving and most exciting interfaces of nanotechnology is the use of QDs in medicine, cell, and molecular biology, especially as biological detectors. In the case of these applications, it is crucial QDs synthesis based on aqueous routes and biocompatible stabilizers. In this sense, the main goal of this study was to obtain cadmium sulfide quantum dots from aqueous route using poly(vinyl alcohol), PVA, as capping agent, evaluating the influence of polymer degree of hydrolysis in nanoparticle formation and stabilization. UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to detect quantum dots production and size. The results have shown that PVA degree of hydrolysis is a crucial parameter to be controlled in order to obtain semiconducting nanoparticles in aqueous media for conjugation with biomolecules such as immunoglobulins, proteins, DNS, and oligonucleotides. (author)