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189405

Polycaprolactone diol

average Mn ~530

Synonym(s):

Diethylene glycol-initiated polycaprolactone, Polycaprolactone oxydiethylene ester

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Linear Formula:
C4H8O3(C6H10O2)n
CAS Number:
36890-68-3
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00084404

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form

paste

mol wt

average Mn ~530

transition temp

softening point 35 °C

density

1.073 g/mL at 25 °C

Quality Level

100

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Application

Polycaprolactone diol(PCL-diol) may be used as a precursor to biodegradable and bioresorbable polycaprolactone. PCL-diol in combination with polytetrahydrofuran diol (PTHF-diol) and ceric ammonium nitrate may be used to initiate polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA).

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H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Deposition of Biodegradable Polycaprolactone Coatings Using an In?line Atmospheric Pressure Plasma System.
Tynan J, et al.
Plasma Processes and Polymers, 6(S1), S51-S56 (2009)
Ceric ion initiation of methyl methacrylate using polytetrahydrofuran diol and polycaprolactone diol.
Arslan H and Hazer B
European Polymer Journal, 35(8), 1451-1455 (1999)

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