430471
Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)
ester terminated, Mw 50,000-75,000
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form
amorphous
feed ratio
lactide:glycolide 85:15
mol wt
Mw 50,000-75,000
degradation timeframe
<6 months
viscosity
0.55-0.75 dL/g, 0.1 % (w/v) in chloroform(25 °C)
transition temp
Tg 45-50 °C
solubility
ethyl acetate, chloroform, acetone and THF: soluble
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
OCC(O)=O.CC(O)C(O)=O
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WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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What are the end groups of Product No. 430471 (Poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide)?
Product 430471 has a dodecyl (12 carbon) ester on one end of the polymer chain and a hydroxyl end group on the other.
What is the density of Product No. 430471 Poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide)?
According to the manufacturer, product 430471 has a theoretical density of 1.27g/mL.
How is this Product No. 430471 synthesized (Poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide)?
To synthesize product 430471, 1-dodecanol is used as an initiator and stannous octoate is used as a catalyst to start the ring opening polymerization of D,L-lactide and glycolide monomers.
What is the tensile strength of Product No. 403471 Poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide)?
Product 430471 has a tensile strength of 6000 - 8000 psi, with an elongation of 3-10%.
Is Product No. 403471 a resorbable polymer?
Yes, Product No. 430471 has a resorption time of 5-6 months.
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