Catalog Number
ACMA00003219
Product Name
Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether-block-poly(lactide-co-glycolide)
Category
Biodegradable Polymers; Poly(ethylene glycol) and Poly(ethylene oxide)
Synonyms
PEG-PLGA, mPEG-b-PLGA
Description
Contains ≤500 ppm impurities by GC, including trace monomer and residual organics.
Molecular Weight
PEG average Mn 5,000
PLGA Mn 5,000
Molecular Formula
H[(C3H4O2)x(C2H2O2)y]mO[C2H4O]nCH3
Application
Biocompatible block copolymer. Can be used in the formation of nanoparticles for drug delivery. Potential use in the targeted and/or controlled release of cancer drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, or anesthetic agents.
Features And Benefits
Good biocompatibility;
Properties can be easily modulated by changing the block copolymer segment sizes to suit a particular application.