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P2191

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

lactide:glycolide (50:50), mol wt 30,000-60,000

Synonym(s):

LACTEL® B6010-2, PLGA

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Linear Formula:
[C3H4O2]x[C2H2O2]y
MDL number:
MFCD00131930
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
PubChem Substance ID:
24898286
NACRES:
NA.25

feed ratio

lactide:glycolide (50:50)

Quality Level

100

mol wt

30,000-60,000

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

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

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General description

Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer, which is used for drug delivery. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn′s disease, inflammatory lung diseases and ophthalmic inflammatory disorders. Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) functions as a potential cancer therapeutic target.

Application

Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) has been used to raise and sustain an increased lactate monomer level in the gel at a concentration relevant to dermal wounds.

Features and Benefits

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

Physical form

Biocompatible, biodegradable polymer.

Legal Information

Lactel is a registered trademark of Evonik Corp

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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  5. Product P2191, Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide), is a compound that is useful as a time-release agent in delivery systems such as herbicides, pesticides, and drugs.  What is the rate of degradation?

    The higher the lactic acid to glycolic acid ratio, the slower is the degradation rate of the polymer.  Molecular weight of the polymer is a contributing factor to the degradation; the lower the molecular weight, the faster the degradation rate of the polymer.  

  6. What is the glass transition temperature of Product P2191, Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)?

    The glass transition is 45-50°C; the melting point is amorphous.

  7. What is the viscosity of Product P2191, Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)?

    The viscosity of this product is lot-specific and can be found in the Certificate of Analysis.

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