DexonTM (below) is a polyester that is spun into fibers and used for surgical stitches that dissolve

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DexonTM (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 moieties 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.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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