PLGA

• CAT Number: M440064
• CAS Number: 26780-50-7
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O8
• Molecular Weight: 260.2
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione;1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione; 107760-14-5; Vicryl (TN); PLGA lactide glycolide
• Appearance: White or light brown solid
• Storage: Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place)
• IUPAC Name: 3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione;1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O4.C4H4O4/c1-3-5(7)10-4(2)6(8)9-3;5-3-1-7-4(6)2-8-3/h3-4H,1-2H3;1-2H2
• InChIKey: LCSKNASZPVZHEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1C(=O)OC(C(=O)O1)C.C1C(=O)OCC(=O)O1

Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA)(CAT: M440064) is a biodegradable copolymer composed of lactide and glycolide units, renowned for its biocompatibility and controllable degradation behavior. Upon hydrolysis, it degrades into lactic acid and glycolic acid, both naturally metabolized in the body, ensuring excellent safety. By adjusting the lactide-to-glycolide ratio, researchers can fine-tune PLGA’s mechanical strength and degradation rate, making it highly versatile for diverse biomedical applications. Widely applied in controlled drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, and absorbable surgical implants, PLGA is FDA-approved and remains one of the most important polymers driving innovation in regenerative medicine and advanced biomedical device development.