900950
Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(lactide-co-glycolide)
PEG average Mn 5,000, PLGA Mn 5,000, lactide:glycolide 50:50
Synonym(s):
PEG-PLGA, Polyethylene glycol, mPEG-b-PLGA
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Linear Formula:
H[(C3H4O2)x(C2H2O2)y]mO[C2H4O]nCH3
UNSPSC Code:
51171641
NACRES:
NA.23
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form
crystals
Quality Level
feed ratio
lactide:glycolide 50:50
mol wt
PEG average Mn 5,000
PLGA Mn 5,000
impurities
≤5000 ppm (GC)
storage temp.
−20°C
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General description
Contains ≤500 ppm impurities by GC, including trace monomer and residual organics.
Application
Biocompatible block copolymer that can be used in the formation of nanoparticles for drug delivery. Potenial use in the targeted and/or controlled release of cancer drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, or anesthetic agents.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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