Description

Poly(glycolide)

Poly(glycolide) is a pharmaceutical-grade, high-purity biodegradable polyester widely used in implantable drug delivery systems, absorbable sutures, bioresorbable medical devices, and tissue scaffolds. Its high crystallinity, mechanical strength, and rapid hydrolytic degradation make it a key material for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications requiring short-term bioresorption. Poly(glycolide)

• Is a pharmaceutical-grade high-crystallinity biodegradable polyester
• Is fully biocompatible, degrading into glycolic acid via hydrolysis
• Offers superior tensile strength for structural implant and surgical suture applications
• Has a rapid, predictable degradation profile ideal for short-term controlled release

Poly(glycolide) is synthesized via ring-opening polymerization of glycolide, yielding a highly crystalline homopolymer. Its crystallinity provides excellent mechanical properties while its hydrophilicity promotes rapid hydrolytic cleavage when exposed to aqueous environments. Following degradation, glycolic acid is naturally metabolized through the Krebs cycle, ensuring full bioresorption.

In pharmaceutical controlled-release systems, Poly(glycolide) is commonly used to create short-acting biodegradable microspheres, injectable drug depots, and fast-degrading implantable drug-eluting devices.

In surgical and biomedical fields, Poly(glycolide) serves as a primary material for absorbable sutures, orthopedic fixation devices, wound healing scaffolds, and tissue engineering constructs where temporary mechanical support followed by resorption is desired.

Developers and procurement professionals seeking to purchase Poly(glycolide) benefit from CarboMer’s validated manufacturing processes, precise molecular weight control, tight crystallinity specifications, and complete regulatory documentation for global submissions.

The material is supplied in sealed, moisture-protected, tamper-evident packaging to ensure long-term product stability. Minimum order quantities (MOQ), lead times, and full technical packages are available to support both early-stage development and commercial manufacturing.

Each production batch undergoes comprehensive testing for molecular weight distribution, crystallinity, residual monomers, heavy metals, and microbial limits to ensure regulatory compliance and batch-to-batch consistency.

As with all CarboMer biomaterials and excipients, Poly(glycolide) is fully supported by technical consulting, formulation development services, and regulatory guidance to help clients efficiently advance from product development through global commercialization.