SELF-SUPPORTING, BIODEGRADABLE FILM BASED ON HYDROPHOBIZED HYALURONIC ACID, METHOD OF PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF

摘要

The invention relates to a self-supporting, biodegradable film comprising a C10-C22-acylated derivative of hyaluronic acid according to the general formula (I), where R is H+ or Na+, and where R1 is H or -C(=O)CxHy, where x is an integer within the range from 9 to 21 and y is an integer within the range from 11 to 43 and CxHy is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C9-C21 chain, wherein in at least one repeating unit one or more of R1 is -C(=O)CxHy and where n is within the range from 12 to 4000; a method of preparation thereof and use thereof.