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Rapidly degradable poly (hydroxyacid) compositions

US5278256A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1992
Grant dateJan 11, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C59/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The depolymerization of poly(hydroxyacids) in a liquid medium is enhanced by the presence of a quaternary ammonium compound. Poly(hydroxyacid) polymers containing a quaternary ammonium salt are more readily depolymerized.

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