Catalog Number
ACMA00003242
Product Name
Poly(L-lactide) 4-cyano-4-[(dodecylsulfanylthiocarbonyl)sulfanyl]pentonate
Category
Biodegradable Polymers
Synonyms
PLA thiocarbonyl, PLA RAFT, PLLA RAFT
Description
Poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) and its copolymers are among the most studied biodegradable polymers. PLLA is a crystalline polymer with good mechanical properties. The applications of PLLA are mainly concentrated in biomedical applications.
Molecular Weight
average Mn 18,000
Molecular Formula
C19H35NOS3(C3H4O2)n
Application
The Poly(L-lactide) is a biodegradable polymer that contains RAFT agent functionality. The benzodithioate moiety is well suited to polymerize methacrylates and methacrylamides. PLA is commonly used in several applications, including Drug Delivery, nanoparticle surface modification, end-group functionalization, macroinitiator or block precursor.
Features And Benefits
Non-toxic and good biocompatibility
Packaging
1 g in glass bottle