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Sigma-Aldrich

Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid-co-3-hydroxyvaleric acid)

natural origin, PHV content 8 mol %

Synonym(s):

PHBV

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[COCH2CH(CH3)O]m[COCH2CH(C2H5)O]n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

description

8 mol% is approximately 9 wt%.

Quality Level

composition

PHV content, 8 mol %

SMILES string

CC(O)CC(O)=O.CCC(O)CC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C5H10O3.C4H8O3/c1-2-4(6)3-5(7)8;1-3(5)2-4(6)7/h4,6H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8);3,5H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)

InChI key

IUPHTVOTTBREAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application


  • Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate): Enhancement Strategies for Advanced Applications: Review on enhancing PHBV for advanced applications, discussing various strategies for improving its properties (Rivera-Briso & Serrano-Aroca, 2018).

  • In vitro characterization and nuclear delivery of poly (3-hydroxybutyric acid-co-3-hydroxyvaleric acid)(PHBV) based nanoparticles: Preparation and study of PHBV nanocapsules for penetration into human osteosarcoma and L929 cells (Şahin, 2015).

Features and Benefits

Biodegradable polymer

Preparation Note

Produced via a controlled fermentation process using microoroganisms.

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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