| Description | PLGA (poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)) is be used to fabricate devices for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. |
| Synonyms | PLGA (50:50), poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid), 聚乳酸-羟基乙酸共聚物 |
| molecular weight | N/A |
| Molecular formula | (C3H6O3.C2H4O3)x |
| CAS | 34346-01-5 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (300.97 mM), Sonication is recommended. H2O: 0.1 mg/mL, Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Makadia HK, et al. Poly Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid (PLGA) as Biodegradable Controlled Drug Delivery Carrier. Polymers (Basel). 2011 Sep 1;3(3):1377-1397. |