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Poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid]

natural origin

• Synonym(s): (R)-3-Hydroxybutyric acid polymerized, PHB
• Linear Formula: [COCH₂CH(CH₃)O]_n
• CAS Number: 29435-48-1
• MDL number: MFCD00134263
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24862200
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• transition temp: T_m 172 °C (DSC)
• SMILES string: CC(O)CC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C12H20O6/c1-8(14)6-11(15)18-10(3)7-12(16)17-9(2)4-5-13/h5,8-10,14H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: QLACRIKFZRFWRU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Biocompatible, biodegradable polymer.

Application

Poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid (PHB) is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer produced by several bacterial species, owing to its low resorbability and tunable properties, it may find uses in a variety of applications such as tissue engineering, controlled release systems etc.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable