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CAS 26915-72-0

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Polyethylene glycol methyl ether methacrylate

Description:
Polyethylene glycol methyl ether methacrylate (PEGMA) is a versatile polymer used in various applications, particularly in the fields of coatings, adhesives, and biomedical materials. It is characterized by its hydrophilic nature due to the polyethylene glycol (PEG) component, which enhances solubility in water and biocompatibility. The methacrylate group allows for easy polymerization, enabling the formation of cross-linked networks or copolymers with other monomers. PEGMA exhibits low toxicity and is generally considered safe for use in medical applications, making it suitable for drug delivery systems and tissue engineering. Its molecular weight can vary, influencing its physical properties such as viscosity and mechanical strength. Additionally, PEGMA can improve the surface properties of materials, providing benefits like reduced friction and enhanced wettability. Overall, PEGMA's unique combination of hydrophilicity, ease of polymerization, and biocompatibility makes it a valuable compound in both industrial and biomedical applications.
Formula:(C2H4O)nC5H8O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C7H12O3/c1-6(2)7(8)10-5-4-9-3/h1,4-5H2,2-3H3
InChI key:InChIKey=YXYJVFYWCLAXHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(OCCOC)(C(C)=C)=O
Synonyms:
  • Oegma
  • Pegmma
  • Polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether methacrylate
  • Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-ω-methoxy-
  • Glycols, polyethylene, monomethacrylate, methyl ether
  • Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)-ω-methoxy-
  • Methacrylic acid, ester with polyethylene glycol methyl ether
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