Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)(85/15)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-carboxylic acid
ALDRICH/900662 - 5k-13k
Synonym: PLGA-PEG; PLGA-PEG Carboxylic acid diblock copolymer; PLGA-PEG-COOH; PLGA-b-PEG
Linear Formula: HO(CH(CH3)COO)x(CH2COO)y(CH2CH2O)nH
Product Type: Chemical
form | solid |
Quality Level | 100 |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Biocompatible, amphiphilic block copolymer composed of a hydrophilic PEG block and a hydrophobic Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) block, functionalized with a terminal carboxylic acid. These materials have been used in control release and nanoparticle formulation for drug delivery applications. Well-defined materials with varying properties can be prepared by controlling the relative length of each polymer block. Additionally, the ratio of lactide to glycolide can be tuned to control rate of degradation. Carboxylic acid termination allows for facile further chemical modification of these materials. |
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 | 12352106 |