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lactides definition

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Cyclic esters derived by multiple esterification between two (usually) or more molecules of lactic acid or other hydroxy carboxylic acids. They are designated as dilactides, trilactides, etc., according to the number of hydroxy acid residues. NOC Rule C-474.1. E.g. a dilactide (a 1,4-dioxane-2,5-di

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