Poly(L-lactide), acrylate terminated - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

NAVIGATION

Poly(L-lactide), acrylate terminated

PRICE INQUIRY

Catalog Number

ACMA00000051

Product Name

Poly(L-lactide), acrylate terminated

Structure

Category

3D Printing Materials; Biodegradable Polymers

Synonyms

acrylate-PLA-OH, PLA, PLLA acrylate

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 2,500

Molecular Formula

(C3H4O2)nC5H8O3

Application

This poly(L-lactide) is a well-defined biodegradable polymer which is functionalized with an alcohol on one end and an acrylate on the other. Acrylates are commonly used in polymerizations or in ligatation to thiols with thiol-ene click chemistry. Polylactide is commonly used in several applications including drug delivery, compatibilizer, emulsifier, thermoplastic elastomer or impact-resistant plastic.

Features And Benefits

Non-toxic and good biocompatibility

Packaging

1 g in glass bottle

Storage Temperature

2-8°C

MSDS

Download MSDS

COA

Download COA

Spec Sheet

Download Spec Sheet