529265

Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)

average M_v 20,000

• Synonym(s): Poly(2-HEMA), Poly-HEMA
• Linear Formula: (C₆H₁₀O₃)_n
• CAS Number: 25249-16-5
• MDL number: MFCD00084374
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24877667
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 100
• mol wt: average M_v 20,000
• transition temp: T_g 84.8 °C
• density: 1.15 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CC(=C)C(=O)OCCO
• InChI: 1S/C6H10O3/c1-5(2)6(8)9-4-3-7/h7H,1,3-4H2,2H3
• InChI key: WOBHKFSMXKNTIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Hydrogen-bonds structure in poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) studied by temperature-dependent infrared spectroscopy: Investigates the hydrogen-bond structure in poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) using temperature-dependent IR spectroscopy. (S Morita, 2014).
• Transparent and tough poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogels prepared in water/IL mixtures: Describes the development of tough and transparent PHEMA hydrogels for potential use in various biomedical applications. (Y Liu et al., 2020).
• Reduced cell attachment to poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)-coated ventricular catheters in vitro: Examines how PHEMA coatings can reduce cell attachment, which is beneficial for biomedical devices like catheters. (BW Hanak et al., 2018).
• Surface modification of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) hydrogel for contact lens application: Studies modifications to PHEMA hydrogels to improve their suitability for contact lens applications. (M Kazemi Ashtiani, M Zandi, 2018).

Physical form

Water-swellable polymer. Hydrogel.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves