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Poly(D,L-lactic acid), IV 2.0 dl/g

CAS Number:

26680-10-4

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Catalog Number	Unit Size	Price	Quantity QTY
23976-1	1 g	$51.00
23976-10	10 g	$318.00

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Product Overview

Poly(DL-lactide) (PDLLA) is an ubiquitous biodegradable polymer. It is typically used to fabricate medical devices that predictably degrade over months in physiological conditions. The well-researched release profile also allows for drug-release functionalization with calculable results.¹ Owing to its extensive history, PDLLA is one of the most understood and affordable biodegradable polymers for medical devices today.

Synonyms:

PDLLA, DL-PLA, PDLA

Specifications:

Inherent Viscosity (η_inh): 1.6 - 2.4 dL/g (25°C; CHCl₃, 0.1 g/dL)

Properties:

Soluble in dichloromethane (DCM), tetrahydrofuran (THF), ethyl acetate, acetone

Shipping Requirements:

Dry Ice

Properties

Tg:

55°C

Density:

1.25

Appearance:

White to light tan granules

Molecular Weight:

300,000-600,000

Glass Transition Temperature, Tg (ºC):

55°C

References

1. Middleton, J. C. & Tipton, A. J. Synthetic biodegradable polymers as orthopedic devices. Biomaterials 21, 2335–2346 (2000). doi:10.1016/S0142-9612(00)00101-0

Safety & Storage

Hazards:

Irritant
Hygroscopic

Handling:

Exercise normal care

Storage:

Store at -20°C