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Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)

lactide:glycolide (75:25), mol wt 66,000-107,000

Synonym(s):

LACTEL® B6007-1, PLGA

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Linear Formula:
[C3H4O2]x[C2H2O2]y
MDL number:
MFCD00131930
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24898256
NACRES:
NA.26

form

pellets

Quality Level

100

feed ratio

lactide:glycolide (75:25)

mol wt

66,000-107,000

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

OCC(O)=O.CC(O)C(O)=O

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General description

The product is an amorphous solid with a transition temperature (Tg) in the range of 45-50°C. It is soluble in most organic solvents such as methylene chloride, tetrahydrofuran, ethyl acetate, acetone, chloroform, and hexafluoroispropanol.

Application

Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) is a synthetic amino acid that has been used to deliver macromolecular therapeutics.

Features and Benefits

Controlled release of bioactive agents, sutures and bioabsorbable implantable devices.

Physical form

Biocompatible, biodegradable polymer.

Legal Information

Lactel is a registered trademark of Evonik Corp

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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To compare wrapped and polymer-coated hydroxyapatite implants in children undergoing primary enucleation with no adjuvant therapies. Retrospective, interventional cohort study. All children undergoing primary enucleation without adjuvant therapies between 1999 and 2009 at a tertiary pediatric cancer hospital. Review and
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Chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair occurs in 16% to 62% of patients. The underlying mechanism probably involves sensory nerve damage and abnormal healing that might be influenced by the materials chosen for the procedure. We hypothesize that nonabsorbable sutures
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