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Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)

Name: Poly(<SC>D</SC>,<SC>L</SC>-lactide-<I>co</I>-glycolide)
Brand: ALDRICH

average M_w 5,000-15,000, lactide:glycolide (50:50)

Synonym(s):

PLGA

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About This Item

Linear Formula:

[C₃H₄O₂]_x[C₂H₂O₂]_y

UNSPSC Code:

12162002

PubChem Substance ID:

24877804

MDL number:

MFCD00131930

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Properties

feed ratio

lactide:glycolide (50:50)

mol wt

average M_w 5,000-15,000

inherent viscosity

0.15-0.25 dL/g(lit.)

transition temp

T_g (DSC) 24 °C (onset)

SMILES string

OCC(O)=O.CC(O)C(O)=O

Description

Features and Benefits

Controlled release of bioactive agents, sutures and bioabsorbable implantable devices.

Physical form

Biocompatible, biodegradable polymer.

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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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