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Poly(L-lactide), azide terminated

average Mn 5,000, PDI <1.2

Synonym(s):

PLA-azide, PLLA azide, azidoPLA

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Linear Formula:
H(C3H4O2)nC3H6ON3
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

solid

optical activity

[α]22/D -225°, c = 0.5% in chloroform

mol wt

average Mn 5,000

mp

144-148 °C (decomposition)

PDI

<1.2

storage temp.

2-8°C

Application

Poly(L-lactide); PLLA; is a semi-crystalline biodegradable polymer used in drug delivery; the azide functionality is commonly utilized in copper mediated ligation. PLLA is soluble in toluene, THF, CHCl3, and CH2Cl2; insoluble in methanol; hexane and ether.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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