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Other names
Poly(β-hydroxybutyrate-β-hydroxyvalerate)
Poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid-co-β-hydroxyvaleric acid) Biopol P(3HB-3HV) | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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Abbreviations | PHBV P(3HB-co-3HV) |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.125.321 |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
[COCH2CH(CH3)O]m[COCH2CH(C2H5)O]n[1] | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate), commonly known as PHBV, is a polyhydroxyalkanoate-type polymer. It is biodegradable, nontoxic, biocompatible plastic produced naturally by bacteria and a good alternative for many non-biodegradable synthetic polymers. It is a thermoplastic linear aliphatic polyester. It is obtained by the copolymerization of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid. PHBV is used in speciality packaging, orthopedic devices and in controlled release of drugs. PHBV undergoes bacterial degradation in the environment.