Lactide Cyclic dimer of Lactic Acid)
Lactide has been used as an intermediate to produce Poly lactic Acid or Lactic Acid Copolymers. As these polymers are biodegradable and have a high biocompatibility, they are applied for the development of DDS(Drug Delivery System) and resorbable and inplantable devices.
Structure
Reaction
Copolymerization Example
Specification
Lactide
| Chemical Name | 3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione |
|---|---|
| Mol. Wt. | 144.13 |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 94 - 96°C (L-Form) , 116 - 119°C (DL-Form) |
| Optical Isomer | DL-Form , L-Form , D-Form(Developing) |
