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L-Lactide, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
L-Lactide upon polymerization gives poly(lactic acid), which finds many useful properties like biodegradable and nontoxic to the human body and the environment. Its polymer, poly-l-lactide is utilized in the repairing of orbital posterior floor fracture. Further, it is used as biomedical materials for tissue regeneration, matrices for drug delivery systems and alternatives for commercial polymeric materials to reduce the impact on the environment.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Soluble in chloroform, and methanol. Slightly soluble in benzene.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| pH | 3.0 |
| Melting Point | 95°C to 99°C |
| Boiling Point | 255°C |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Refractive Index | 1.4475 |
| Beilstein | 82124 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform,and methanol. Slightly soluble in benzene. |
| IUPAC Name | 3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione |
| Formula Weight | 144.13 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
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