2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate is used in the synthesis of poly ((2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate), block copolymers of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate and n-butyl methacrylate and amphiphilic AB block copolymers of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate. It is also used in the preparation of polymer.
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Applications
2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate is used in the synthesis of poly ((2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate), block copolymers of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate and n-butyl methacrylate and amphiphilic AB block copolymers of 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate. It is also used in the preparation of polymer.
Solubility
Soluble in water. (1.000 g/L at 20°C).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Recommended storage temperature is 2 - 8°C. It is sensitive to moisture and light. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- J Y Cherng.; P van de Wetering.; H Talsma.; D J Crommelin.; W E Hennink. Freeze-drying of poly((2-dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate)-based gene delivery systems. Pharmaceutical Research. 1997, 14 (12), 1838-1841.
- Sang Beom Lee.; Alan J Russell.; Krzysztof Matyjaszewski. ATRP synthesis of amphiphilic random, gradient, and block copolymers of 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate and n-butyl methacrylate in aqueous media. Biomacromolecules. 2003, 4 (5), 1386-1393.