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Dexon (below) is a polyester that is spun into fibers and
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
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QUESTION:
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
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Consider the structure of particular polyester named Dexon.
Hydrolysis of this polymer produces glycolic acid. Now draw the structure of glycolic acid and assign it a systematic (IUPAC) name.