Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(lactide-co-glycolide)
ALDRICH/900921 - PEG average Mn 2,000, PLGA Mn 3,000, lactide:glycolide 50:50
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 50:50 |
| form | crystals |
| impurities | ≤5000 ppm (residual monomer by GC) |
| mol wt | PEG average Mn 2,000 |
| PLGA Mn 3,000 | |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| shipped in | dry ice |
| 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. |
| 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 | 51171641 |

