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802182

Sigma-Aldrich

Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)

lactide:glycolide (50:50), ester terminated, average Mw 100,000

Synonym(s):

PLGA

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[C3H4O2]x[C2H2O2]y
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

form

solid

feed ratio

lactide:glycolide (50:50)

mol wt

average Mw 100,000

composition

lactide:glycolide (50:50)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OCC(O)=O.CC(O)C(O)=O

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Application

Biodegradable polymer for tissue engineering and drug delivery

Features and Benefits

Controlled release of bioactive agents, sutures and bioabsorbable implantable devices.

Physical form

Biocompatible, biodegradable polymer.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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