Dexon (below) is a polyester that is spun into fibers and used for surgical stitches
Chapter 21, Problem 21.69(choose chapter or problem)
Dexon (below) is a polyester that is spun into fibers and used for surgical stitches that dissolve over time, eliminating the need for a follow-up procedure to remove the stitches. The ester groups are slowly hydrolyzed by enzymes present in the body, and in this way, the stitches are dissolved over a period of several months. Hydrolysis of the polymer produces glycolic acid, which is readily metabolized by the body. Draw the structure of glycolic acid. Identify a systematic name for glycolic acid. Dexon O O O O O O O O 21.70 Draw the structure of the polymer produced when the following two monomers are allowed to react with each other: Cl Cl O O HO OH
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