NOVEL COUPLED ESTERS OF POLYLACTIC ACID AND COUPLED ESTERS OF POLYGLYCOLIC ACID AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF

摘要

Esters of polylactic acid, including polyethylene glycol esters of polylactic acid, that are coupled with an acid are disclosed. Exemplary coupled esters of polylactic acid can be used as textile finishes. Methods of making the coupled esters of polylactic acid via direct and/or transesterification reactions are also disclosed.