Poly(L-lactide-block-acrylic acid) - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Poly(L-lactide-block-acrylic acid)

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Catalog Number

ACMA00003214

Product Name

Poly(L-lactide-block-acrylic acid)

Structure

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

Storage Temperature

2-8°C