Poly(trimethylene carbonate-co-caprolactone), 90:10, IV 1.1 dL/g
CAS Number:
N/A
Linear Formula:
(C4H6O3)m(C6H10O2)n
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Poly(trimethylene carbonate-co-caprolactone) (PTMC-co-PCL) is a copolymer composed of the monomers trimethylene carbonate and caprolactone. PTMC-co-PCL is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer that has a range of potential applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries and is commonly used as a material for medical devices, 3D printing, tissue engineering scaffolds, and drug delivery.
The biodegradation rate of PTMC-co-PCL is influenced by the molecular weight and monomer ratio. Higher amounts of trimethylene carbonate result in a faster biodegradation rate, whereas higher amounts of caprolactone result in a slower biodegradation rate. The monomer ratio can be adjusted to achieve specific biodegradation rates and tailor the material to the intended application.
Shipping Requirements:
Dry Ice
Synonyms/Acronyms:
PCL-co-PTMC Copolymer
PCL and PTMC Copolymer
Viscosity:
~1.1 dL/g [i.v.]
Appearance:
Light yellow to tan solid
Molecular Weight:
-
Biodegradation Time:
~ Weeks to months
1. Albertsson, Ann‐Christine, and Maria Eklund. "Influence of molecular structure on the degradation mechanism of degradable polymers: in vitro degradation of poly (trimethylene carbonate), poly (trimethylene carbonate‐co‐caprolactone), and poly (adipic anhydride)." Journal of applied polymer science 57.1 (1995): 87-103.
https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1995.070570109
2. Hossain, Md Sanower, Farahidah Mohamed, and M. Shafri. "Poly (trimethylene carbonate-co-caprolactone): An emerging drug delivery nanosystem in pharmaceutics." Biomater. Biomech. Bioeng 5.1 (2020): 65-86.
Hazards:
Harmless - use normal precautions; Hygroscopic
Handling:
Gloves & fume hood
Storage:
Protect from moisture. Store at -20°C.
