Poly(Caprolactone-co-glycolide), 95:5, IV 1.4 dL/g

Poly(Caprolactone-co-glycolide) (PCLGA) is a biodegradable and biocompatible copolymer made by the copolymerization of the monomers caprolactone and glycolide. PCLGA has a wide range of potential applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries including medical devices, tissue engineering, 3D printing, and controlled release implants.

The monomer ratio of PCLGA has a significant impact on the degradation rate of the material with a higher proportion of glycolide leading to more rapid degradation rate due to the glycolide having a greater degree of hydrophilicity and lower crystallinity compared to caprolactone, thus making it more susceptible to hydrolysis and enzymatic degradation.

We offer several PCLGA products of varying monomer ratios and molecular weights.