Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(lactide-co-glycolide)
ALDRICH/900842 - PEG average Mn 5,000, PLGA Mn 15,000, lactide:glycolide 80:20
Synonym: PEG-PLGA; Polyethylene glycol; mPEG-b-PLGA
Linear Formula: H[(C3H4O2)x(C2H2O2)y]mO[C2H4O]nCH3
Product Type: Chemical
| feed ratio | lactide:glycolide 80:20 |
| form | crystals |
| impurities | ≤500 ppm (GC) |
| mol wt | PEG average Mn 5,000 |
| PLGA Mn 15,000 | |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | Biocompatible block copolymer can be used in the formation of nanoparticles for drug delivery. Potential use in the targeted and/or controlled release of cancer drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, or anesthetic agents. |
| General description: | Contains ≤500 ppm impurities by GC, including trace monomer and residual organics. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352112 |