Biodegradable oxidized cellulose esters
First Claim
1. A monolithic transparent film comprising a biodegradable oxidized cellulose ester, said oxidized cellulose ester having the following general formula I or II, wherein said film is modified from an oxidized cellulose having a carboxyl content from 3% to 25%:
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Abstract
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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3 Claims
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1. A monolithic transparent film comprising a biodegradable oxidized cellulose ester, said oxidized cellulose ester having the following general formula I or II, wherein said film is modified from an oxidized cellulose having a carboxyl content from 3% to 25%:
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2. A biodegradable coating composition comprising a biodegradable oxidized cellulose ester, said oxidized cellulose ester having the following general formula I or II, wherein said coating is modified from an oxidized cellulose having a carboxyl content from 3% to 25%:
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3. A product selected from the group consisting of a pharmaceutical formulation, an agricultural product, and a veterinary composition, said product comprising at least one active ingredient and a biodegradable, oxidized cellulose ester, said oxidized cellulose ester having the following general formula I or II, wherein said product is modified from an oxidized cellulose having a carboxyl content from 3% to 25%:
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