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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:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.26

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Quality Level

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

InChI key

XBBVURRQGJPTHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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.[1]

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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  1. What is solubility information of plga 75:25

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    1. The solubility of this product is not determined. However, various sources state that Poly(D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) is soluble in organic solvents such as methylene chloride, tetrahydrofuran, ethyl acetate, acetone, chloroform, and hexafluoroisopropanol. The concentration has not been determined for these solvents.

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