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G1796

Sigma-Aldrich

Glycolide

≥99%

Synonym(s):

1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H4O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.07
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

mp

82-86 °C (lit.)

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

O=C1COC(=O)CO1

InChI

1S/C4H4O4/c5-3-1-7-4(6)2-8-3/h1-2H2

InChI key

RKDVKSZUMVYZHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Glycolide is a cyclic dimer of α-hydroxy acid that can be used in the formation of aliphatic polyester. It is synthesized by the dimerization of glycolic acid. It forms a low toxic synthetic biodegradable polymer that can be used in medical applications. It is majorly used in the formation of a highly crystalline poly(glycolide) by ring opening polymerization.

Application

Glycolide can be used as a monomer in the preparation of poly(lactic-co-glycolide)(PGLA) via copolymerization with lactide monomer. PGLA is further used in the following applications:
  • Porous PGLA microsphere scaffolds are used in bone repair applications.
  • Encapsulated PGLA nanoparticles can be used in drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Polymeric micro/nanoparticles made from PLGA have gained significant interest for their appealing characteristics, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, prolonged drug release, and safeguarding the drug against degradation.
It can also be used to synthesize poly(glycolide-caprolactone)(PGCL) copolymers applicable as bioabsorbable suture materials.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

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

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  1. How does the storage temperature relate to shipping conditions?

    The storage conditions that a Sigma-Aldrich catalog and label recommend for products are deliberately conservative. For many products, long-term storage at low temperatures will increase the time during which they are expected to remain in specification and therefore are labeled accordingly. Where short-term storage, shipping time frame, or exposure to conditions other than those recommended for long-term storage will not affect product quality, Sigma-Aldrich will ship at ambient temperature. The products sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than their recommended long-term storage are shipped on wet or dry ice. Ambient temperature shipping helps to control shipping costs for our customers. At any time, our customers can request wet- or dry-ice shipment, but the special handling is at customer expense if our product history indicates that the product is stable for regular shipment. See Shipping and Storage for more information.

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  6. What is glycoline (Product No. G1796) soluble in?

    Prior to gas chromatography we solubilize this product in methylene chloride at a concentration of 20 mg/mL.

  7. What is the residual solvent content in Product No. G1796. Glycolide?

    Residual solvent has been reported for this product as less than 0.1%.

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