Lactides

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006416",
  "term": "Lactides",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Cyclic di-esters formed by the intramolecular or intermolecular esterification of two molecules of a 2-hydroxy carboxylic acid, such as lactic acid. The resulting structure is a six-membered heterocyclic ring containing two ester functional groups. Lactide derived from lactic acid is a key monomer used in the production of polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "carboxylic acids",
    "esters"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1346 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lactides/"
}