Catalog Number
ACMA00003214
Product Name
Poly(L-lactide-block-acrylic acid)
Category
Biodegradable Polymers
Synonyms
PLLA-PAA, PLLA-b-PAA
Description
The PLLA-block-PAA is a biocompatible diblock copolymer which forms cylindrical micelles. The PLLA is hydrophobic and a degradable block, and the PAA is hydrophilic.
Molecular Weight
PAA Mn 18,000
PLLA Mn 4,500
Molecular Formula
C13H25S3(C3H4O2)yC6H9NO(C3H4O2)xH
Application
The diblock polymer can be used to form nanoparticles and micelles or scaffolds.
Features And Benefits
Good biocompatibility;
Properties can be easily modulated by changing the block copolymer segment sizes to suit a particular application.
Packaging
1 g in glass bottle