Poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone), 75:25, 1.6 dL/g
CAS Number:
N/A
Linear Formula:
(C2H2O2)m(C6H10O2)n
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Poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone) (PGCL) is a biodegradable copolymer made by polymerizing glycolide and caprolactone. PGCL exhibits a range of properties that make it suitable for medical and pharmaceutical applications, such as drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and wound healing.
The mechanical strength and degradation rate of PGCL can be tailored by adjusting the ratio of glycolide and caprolactone, with a higher glycolide content enabling a faster degradation rate, and a higher caprolactone content leading to slower degradation rate.
Shipping Requirements:
Dry Ice
Synonyms/Acronyms:
PGACL
PGCL
Glycolide and Caprolactone Copolymer
Viscosity:
~1.6 dL/g [i.v.]
Appearance:
Light yellow to tan solid
Molecular Weight:
-
Biodegradation Time:
~ Weeks to months
1. Low, Y. J., et al. "A novel approach to evaluate the mechanical responses of elastin-like bioresorbable poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone)(PGCL) suture." Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 140 (2023): 105723.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105723
2. Low, Y. J., et al. "Effect of gauge length on the mechanical responses and crystallization behavior of poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone)(PGCL) suture." Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials (2023): 1-22.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11043-023-09596-x
Hazards:
Harmless - use normal precautions; Hygroscopic
Handling:
Gloves & fume hood
Storage:
Protect from moisture. Store at -20°C.
