Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(D,L lactide)

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Catalog Number

ACMA00003225

Product Name

Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(D,L lactide)

Category

Biodegradable Polymers; Poly(ethylene glycol) and Poly(ethylene oxide)

Synonyms

mPEG-PLLA, Biodegradable, PLLA, PEG-PLA, Drug delivery, mPEG-PLA, Block copolymer

Description

Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(D,L lactide) is an amphiphilic, diblock copolymer composed of a hydrophilic PEG block and a hydrophobic PLA block.

Molecular Weight

PDLA average Mn 20,000 (by NMR)
PDLLA average Mn 20000
PEG average Mn 5,000 (by NMR)
PEG average Mn 5000

Molecular Formula

HO[CH(CH3)COO]m[CH2CH2O]nCH3

Application

Due to these properties, these polymers are widely used in polymeric nanoparticle formulation to achieve controlled and targeted delivery of therapeutic agents (e.g. APIs, genetic material, peptides, vaccines, and antibiotics).

Features And Benefits

These biodegradable, biocompatible polymers can self-assemble to form nanoparticles, such as micelles and polymersomes, in both aqueous and non-aqueous media.

Form

powder or chunks

Packaging

1 g in glass bottle

Storage Temperature

2-8°C

MSDS

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Spec Sheet

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