Poly(caprolactone) diol, average M.N. 2000

Name: Poly(caprolactone) diol, average M.N. 2000
SKU: ACM36890683-5
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Catalog NumberACM36890683-5

CAS Number36890-68-3

CategoryPolymers

IUPAC Name

2-[2-(6-hydroxyhexanoyloxy)ethoxy]ethyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate

Molecular Weight

334.4g/mol

Molecular Formula

C16H30O7

Canonical SMILES

C(CCC(=O)OCCOCCOC(=O)CCCCCO)CCO

InChI

InChI=1S/C16H30O7/c17-9-5-1-3-7-15(19)22-13-11-21-12-14-23-16(20)8-4-2-6-10-18/h17-18H,1-14H2

InChI Key

NZUNWRVHLLQLSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Poly(caprolactone) diol, with an average molecular number of 2000, is a white waxy solid polymer primarily designed for biomedical research applications. This biodegradable material, based on ε-caprolactone, features two terminal hydroxyl groups, making it ideal for functionalization and the synthesis of complex polymers like polyurethanes, which are essential in developing shape-memory materials. Its high aliphatic content offers increased stability in vivo, while the molecular weight contributes to its high glass transition temperature (Tg). Poly(caprolactone) is recognized for its antimicrobial properties, playing a role in inhibiting a variety of pathogens, including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis. Beyond its biomedical applications, it has been utilized in wastewater treatment and in creating biodegradable packaging films. The polymer's ester-functionalized backbone enhances its adhesive capabilities, allowing use as a soft phase in high-clarity polyurethane adhesives. Its slow biodegradation rate makes it particularly suitable for hard tissue applications, though mixing with other biodegradable materials can adjust its degradation to suit soft tissues.

Complexity

266

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

500-092-7

Exact Mass

334.199153g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

334.199153g/mol

Rotatable Bond Count