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

natural origin, PHV content 12 mol %

• Synonym(s): PHBV
• Linear Formula: [COCH₂CH(CH₃)O]_m[COCH₂CH(C₂H₅)O]_n
• CAS Number: 80181-31-3
• MDL number: MFCD00221504
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24865169
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• description: 12 mol% is approximately 14 wt%
• optical activity: [α]20/D +11.8°, c = 0.1 in chloroform
• composition: PHV content, 12 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

Description

General description

Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid-co-3-hydroxyvaleric acid) is a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer which is produced naturally by a number of microorganisms.

Application

PHBV based foam matrix may be used to produce tissue engineered bone. It was used as a standard for calibration in another study which focused on the effect of fatty acids on PHA producing microorganism communities.

Features and Benefits

Biodegradable polymer

Preparation Note

Produced via a controlled fermentation process using microoroganisms.

Safety Information

• 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