P1941
Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)
lactide:glycolide (75:25), mol wt 66,000-107,000
Synonym(s):
LACTEL® B6007-1, PLGA
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Linear Formula:
[C3H4O2]x[C2H2O2]y
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.26
MDL number:
InChI key
XBBVURRQGJPTHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES string
OCC(O)=O.CC(O)C(O)=O
form
pellets
feed ratio
lactide:glycolide (75:25)
mol wt
66,000-107,000
storage temp.
−20°C
Quality Level
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General description
The product is an amorphous solid with a transition temperature (Tg) in the range of 45-50°C. It is soluble in most organic solvents such as methylene chloride, tetrahydrofuran, ethyl acetate, acetone, chloroform, and hexafluoroispropanol.
Application
Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) is a synthetic amino acid that has been used to deliver macromolecular therapeutics.
Features and Benefits
Controlled release of bioactive agents, sutures and bioabsorbable implantable devices.
Physical form
Biocompatible, biodegradable polymer.
Legal Information
Lactel is a registered trademark of Evonik Corp
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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