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Poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate)

Name: Poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate)
Brand: ALDRICH

natural origin, PHH content 15.2 %

Synonym(s):

PHB, PHBH, Polyhydroxybutyrate

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Linear Formula:

[C₄H₆O₂]_x[C₆H₁₀O₂]_y

CAS Number:

147398-31-0

MDL number:

MFCD32669807

NACRES:

NA.23

UNSPSC Code:

12162002

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Properties

Quality Segment

100

form

powder

mol wt

average M_n 580,000

composition

3-Hydroxyhexanoic acid content, 15.2% , PHH content, 15.2%

color

white to off-white

Description

Application

Poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate) is a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer produced by fermentation of genetically modified microorganisms.Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) (PHB) is a common polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), it has been widely used for food packaging, medical implants, biodegradable sutures and drug delivery systems due to its biocompatible and biodegradable properties. PHB has been investigated as drug delivery micro- and nano-carriers.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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