389021

Poly(propylene carbonate)

average M_n ~50,000 by GPC

• Synonym(s): PPC
• Linear Formula: [CH(CH₃)CH₂OCO₂]_n
• CAS Number: 25511-85-7
• MDL number: MFCD00197919
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: pellets
• Quality Level: 100
• mol wt: average M_n ~50,000 by GPC
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: O1C(COC1=O)C
• InChI: 1S/C4H6O3/c1-3-2-6-4(5)7-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
• InChI key: RUOJZAUFBMNUDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) is an aliphatic polycarbonate which is mainly used as a packing material and binder resin. The ester group allows the backbone to have molecular flexibility. It is prepared by reacting carbon dioxide and propylene oxide. It has a low thermal stability which can be improved by capping the polymer with active agents.

Application

PPC can be used in the electrolytic composites which can be used in the development of electrochemical devices. It is a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer that can be used as a scaffold for potential applications in tissue engineering.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves