38534
Polylactic acid
Mw ~60,000
Synonym(s):
Poly(2-hydroxypropionic acid)
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About This Item
form
solid
Quality Level
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
mol wt
Mn ~30,000
Mw ~60,000
InChI
1S/C3H6O3/c1-2(4)3(5)6/h2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6)
InChI key
JVTAAEKCZFNVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Polylactic acid(PLA) is a biodegradable polyester synthesized from lactic acid monomer via ring opening polymerization. Owing to its excellent thermal, mechanical and barrier properties, it is widely used in the field of tissue engineering, drug delivery, and orthopedic devices.
Application
Polylactic acid can be used to prepare tubular scaffolds via the electrospinning method. These scaffolds are applicable in vascular tissue engineering.
It can be used to prepare PLA/polyvinyl alcohol wound dressing membrane through electrospinning and coating method. The coating of PLA improves the mechanical strength of nanofiber and acts as a protective layer to control the release of drug to the wound site.
It can also be used to synthesize free-standing, flexible ultra-thin PLA nanofilms which can act as a matrix for adhesion, spreading, and proliferation of skeletal muscle cells.
It can be used to prepare PLA/polyvinyl alcohol wound dressing membrane through electrospinning and coating method. The coating of PLA improves the mechanical strength of nanofiber and acts as a protective layer to control the release of drug to the wound site.
It can also be used to synthesize free-standing, flexible ultra-thin PLA nanofilms which can act as a matrix for adhesion, spreading, and proliferation of skeletal muscle cells.
Features and Benefits
- Biocompatibility
- Lower toxicity
- Low cost
- Better encapsulation
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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