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P2191

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

lactide:glycolide (50:50), mol wt 30,000-60,000

Synonym(s):

LACTEL® B6010-2, PLGA

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Linear Formula:
[C3H4O2]x[C2H2O2]y
MDL number:
MFCD00131930
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
24898286
NACRES:
NA.25

feed ratio

lactide:glycolide (50:50)

mol wt

30,000-60,000

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

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

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General description

Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer, which is used for drug delivery. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn′s disease, inflammatory lung diseases and ophthalmic inflammatory disorders. Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) functions as a potential cancer therapeutic target.

Application

Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) has been used to raise and sustain an increased lactate monomer level in the gel at a concentration relevant to dermal wounds.

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

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

P2191-100MG:
P2191-VAR:
P2191-1G:
P2191-BULK:
P2191-5G:
P2191-500MG:

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