Biodegradable oxidized cellulose esters
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The present invention relates to the preparation of a series of oxidized cellulose esters suitable for use as a drug carrier in the development of biodegradable controlled and/or sustained release pharmaceutical, agricultural, and veterinary compositions, such as films, compacts, microspheres, and pellets. The esters are prepared by acylation of oxidized cellulose having at least 3% carboxyl groups. The resulting oxidized cellulose esters are soluble in aqueous alkaline solutions, water, and a variety of organic solvents.
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- 1. A biodegradable, oxidized cellulose ester.
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13. A method of making an oxidized cellulose ester comprising:
- oxidized cellulose containing at least 3% by weight carboxylic content to form an oxidized cellulose ester.
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