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Polycaprolactone diol

average Mn ~530

Synonym(s):

Diethylene glycol-initiated polycaprolactone, Polycaprolactone oxydiethylene ester

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Linear Formula:
C4H8O3(C6H10O2)n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

paste

Quality Level

mol wt

average Mn ~530

transition temp

softening point 35 °C

density

1.073 g/mL at 25 °C

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Application

Polycaprolactone diol(PCL-diol) may be used as a precursor to biodegradable and bioresorbable polycaprolactone. PCL-diol in combination with polytetrahydrofuran diol (PTHF-diol) and ceric ammonium nitrate may be used to initiate polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA).

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Deposition of Biodegradable Polycaprolactone Coatings Using an In?line Atmospheric Pressure Plasma System.
Tynan J, et al.
Plasma Processes and Polymers, 6(S1), S51-S56 (2009)
Ceric ion initiation of methyl methacrylate using polytetrahydrofuran diol and polycaprolactone diol.
Arslan H and Hazer B
European Polymer Journal, 35(8), 1451-1455 (1999)

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