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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H4O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.07
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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Assay
≥99%
mp
82-86 °C (lit.)
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
O=C1COC(=O)CO1
InChI
1S/C4H4O4/c5-3-1-7-4(6)2-8-3/h1-2H2
InChI key
RKDVKSZUMVYZHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Glycolide is a cyclic dimer of α-hydroxy acid that can be used in the formation of aliphatic polyester. It is synthesized by the dimerization of glycolic acid. It forms a low toxic synthetic biodegradable polymer that can be used in medical applications. It is majorly used in the formation of a highly crystalline poly(glycolide) by ring opening polymerization.
Application
Glycolide can be used as a monomer in the preparation of poly(lactic-co-glycolide)(PGLA) via copolymerization with lactide monomer. PGLA is further used in the following applications:
- Porous PGLA microsphere scaffolds are used in bone repair applications.
- Encapsulated PGLA nanoparticles can be used in drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Polymeric micro/nanoparticles made from PLGA have gained significant interest for their appealing characteristics, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, prolonged drug release, and safeguarding the drug against degradation.
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Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2
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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