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Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA, MW ~20,000) (Cat No.: I045610) is a hydrophilic synthetic polymer valued for its biocompatibility and water absorption capacity. With a lower molecular weight compared to high-mass grades, it is particularly useful in coatings, hydrogel preparation, and as a matrix material for controlled drug release. PHEMA’s hydroxyl groups provide functional versatility, enabling chemical modifications and crosslinking for tailored biomedical or material applications. It is widely applied in biomaterials research, cell culture, and polymer science as a versatile, biocompatible polymeric material.
| CAS Number | 25249-16-5 |
| Synonyms | 2-hydroxyethyl 2,2-dimethylbutanoate |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C8H16O3/c1-4-8(2,3)7(10)11-6-5-9/h9H,4-6H2,1-3H3 |
| InChIKey | CRUFITZJZGASJI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCC(C)(C)C(=O)OCCO |
| Reference | [1]. Fatemeh Nazemroaya, et al. Induced Retro-Differentiation of Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells on PolyHEMA. J Cell Biochem. 2017 Oct;118(10):3080-3089. |
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