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Poly(propylene carbonate)

average Mn ~50,000 by GPC

Synonym(s):

PPC

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Linear Formula:
[CH(CH3)CH2OCO2]n
CAS Number:
25511-85-7
MDL number:
MFCD00197919
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

pellets

mol wt

average Mn ~50,000 by GPC

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) is an aliphatic polycarbonate which is mainly used as a packing material and binder resin. The ester group allows the backbone to have molecular flexibility. It is prepared by reacting carbon dioxide and propylene oxide. It has a low thermal stability which can be improved by capping the polymer with active agents.

Application

PPC can be used in the electrolytic composites which can be used in the development of electrochemical devices. It is a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer that can be used as a scaffold for potential applications in tissue engineering.

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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JAN Code

389021-100G:
389021-VAR:
389021-25G:
389021-BULK:

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Electrospinning homogeneous nanofibrous poly (propylene carbonate)/gelatin composite scaffolds for tissue engineering
Jing X, et al.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 53(22), 9391-9400 (2014)
Thermal degradation kinetics of uncapped and end-capped poly (propylene carbonate)
Peng S, et al.
Polymer Degradation and Stability, 80(1), 141-147 (2003)
Poly (propylene carbonate), old copolymers of propylene oxide and carbon dioxide with new interests: catalysis and material properties
Luinstra GA
Polymer Reviews, 48(1), 192-219 (2008)
Preparation and characterization of poly (propylene carbonate)/montmorillonite nanocomposites by solution intercalation
Shi X and Gan Z
European Polymer Journal, 43(12), 4852-4858 (2007)
Non-volatile polymer electrolyte based on poly (propylene carbonate), ionic liquid, and lithium perchlorate for electrochromic devices
Zhou D, et al.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 117(25), 7783-7789 (2013)

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