Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)
ALDRICH/430471 - ester terminated, Mw 50,000-75,000
Synonym: Lactel® B6006-1; PLGA; PLGA
MDL Number: MFCD00131930
Linear Formula: [C3H4O2]x[C2H2O2]y
Product Type: Chemical
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| degradation timeframe | <6 months |
| feed ratio | lactide:glycolide 85:15 |
| form | amorphous |
| mol wt | Mw 50,000-75,000 |
| SMILES string | OCC(O)=O.CC(O)C(O)=O |
| solubility | ethyl acetate, chloroform, acetone and THF: soluble |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| transition temp | Tg 45-50 °C |
| viscosity | 0.55-0.75 dL/g, 0.1 % (w/v) in chloroform(25 °C) |
| Application: | PLGA polymers find uses in the production of biodegradable medical sutures and for controlled drug release. PLGA microspheres have been reported for use in controlled release of human growth hormone. Thin membranes of blended polymers constituting of PLGA/polycaprolactone/β-t |
| Features and Benefits: | Controlled release of bioactive agents, sutures and bioabsorbable implantable devices. |
| General description: | Characteristic properties of ester terminated poly(D,L-lactide-co-glyco |
| Legal Information: | Lactel is a registered trademark of Evonik Corp |
| Packaging: | 1, 5 g in glass bottle |
| Physical form: | Biocompatible, biodegradable polymer. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |