Molecular Formula | (C6H10O2·C4H10O3)x |
Density | 1.073 g/mL at 25 °C |
Appearance | solid (waxy) |
Color | White |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Properties Polycaprolactone, also known as polyε-caprolactone, is a high molecular organic polymer formed by ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone monomer under the catalysis of metal anion complexation catalyst. By controlling the polymerization conditions, Different molecular weights can be obtained. Its appearance is white solid powder, non-toxic, insoluble in water, and easily soluble in various polar organic solvents. |
Use | Application poly (caprolactone) has good biocompatibility, good organic polymer compatibility, and good biodegradability. It can be used as a cell growth support material and can be compatible with a variety of conventional plastics. It can be completely degraded in 6-12 months in a natural environment. In addition, poly (caprolactone) also has good shape memory temperature control properties, and is widely used in the production and processing of drug carriers, plasticizers, degradable plastics, nanofiber spinning, and plastic materials. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36 - Irritating to the eyes |
Safety Description | 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 39079999 |
Reference Show more | 1. [IF=5.89] Yuhan Zhang et al."Bilayer Membrane Composed of Mineralized Collagen and Chitosan Cast Film Coated With Berberine-Loaded PCL/PVP Electrospun Nanofiber Promotes Bone Regeneration."Front Bioeng Biotech. 2021; 9: 684335 |
Poly (caprolactone) is also called polycaprolactone diol. Polycaprolactone polyols are widely used in polyurethane elastomers, coatings, adhesives and other fields. PU products obtained from polycaprolactone glycol generally have good flexibility. After moderate crosslinking, the tensile strength, modulus, solvent resistance, high temperature resistance and many other properties of polyurethane can be greatly improved.
Polycaprolactone polyols are widely used in polyurethane elastomers, coatings, adhesives and other fields. The elastomer prepared from this raw material has excellent hydrolysis stability and high and low temperature performance. It has more balanced performance than polyether type and common polyether type PU.