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916358

Sigma-Aldrich

Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid)

average Mn 10,000

Synonym(s):

P3HB, PHA, PHB, Polyhydroxybutyrate

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Linear Formula:
(C4H6O2)nC4H6O2
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder

Quality Level

mol wt

average Mn 10,000

color

white to off-white

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) (PHB) is a common polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), it has been widely used for food packaging, medical implants, biodegradable sutures and drug delivery systems due to its biocompatible and biodegradable properties. PHB has been investigated as drug delivery micro- and nano-carriers.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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