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Polyisobutylene

average Mw ~500,000, average Mn ~200,000 by GPC/MALLS, average Mv ~420,000

Synonym(s):

PIB, polyisobutene

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Linear Formula:
[CH2C(CH3)2]n
CAS Number:
9003-27-4
MDL number:
MFCD00084436
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24850935
NACRES:
NA.23
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form

chunks

Quality Level

100

mol wt

average Mn ~200,000 by GPC/MALLS
average Mv ~420,000
average Mw ~500,000

refractive index

n20/D 1.5045

transition temp

Tg −64 °C

density

0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C)=C

InChI

1S/C4H8/c1-4(2)3/h1H2,2-3H3

InChI key

VQTUBCCKSQIDNK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Polyisobutylene is a non-toxic hydrophobic polymer that exhibits excellent flexibility at ambient temperatures, biostability, and biocompatibility. It can be used as a polymer matrix to encapsulate quantum dots and for various biomedical applications.

Application

  • The use of polyisobutylene-based polymers in ophthalmology: Discusses the application of polyisobutylene-based polymers in ophthalmologic devices, highlighting its potential in biomedical applications (L Pinchuk, 2022).
  • Synthesis of a polyisobutylene-tagged fac-Ir (ppy) 3 complex and its application as recyclable visible-light photocatalyst in a continuous flow process: Presents a novel use of polyisobutylene as a support for photocatalysts, enhancing recyclability and efficiency in light-driven chemical reactions (D Rackl, P Kreitmeier, O Reiser, 2016).
  • Polyisobutylene-based thermoplastic elastomers for manufacturing polymeric heart valve leaflets: In vitro and in vivo results: Explores the use of polyisobutylene-based elastomers in the production of heart valve leaflets, assessing their physical properties and compatibility (E Ovcharenko et al., 2019).
  • Polyisobutylene—new opportunities for medical applications: Reviews the potential of polyisobutylene in various medical applications, focusing on its properties and benefits for healthcare materials (D Barczikai et al., 2021).
  • Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for the synthesis of highly reactive polyisobutylene: discovery, development and perspectives: Discusses advancements in catalyst technology for producing high-reactivity polyisobutylene, crucial for high-performance materials (IV Vasilenko, SV Kostjuk, 2021).

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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MKCS6028
MKCS6903
MKCT7425
MKCR4281
MKCQ7747

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Seyed Mojtaba Taghizadeh et al.
Drug development and industrial pharmacy, 35(4), 487-498 (2008-12-02)
In this study, the influence of the ratio of silicone (Si) to acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), and lauryl alcohol (LA) % (wt/wt) on the properties of a drug in adhesive patch containing 4% (wt/wt) fentanyl as model
Ivan Yu Eremchev et al.
Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP, 13(5), 1843-1848 (2010-12-25)
Numerous experiments have shown that the low-temperature dynamics of a wide variety of disordered solids is qualitatively universal. However, most of these results were obtained with ensemble-averaging techniques which hide the local parameters of the dynamic processes. We used single-molecule
Corinne Vebert-Nardin
Chimia, 65(10), 782-786 (2011-11-08)
With this article, we wish to give an overview of our main research activities assessing the potential of a suitable polymer modification of DNA fragments to self-assemble biologically active nanostructures. Specifically, the grafting of a hydrophobic polymer segment on DNA
A Jonás et al.
Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids, 26(17), 14223-14230 (2010-08-05)
Diffusive mixing in a model polymer blend of limited miscibility (i.e., the pair polydimethylsiloxane/polyisobutene) is investigated. The diffusion process is followed in the actual droplet-based microstructure of the polymer blend, as opposed to the ideal planar geometry used in previous
Hong Seok Choi et al.
Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids, 28(1), 849-854 (2011-11-25)
The optical properties of polymeric materials, such as transmission loss and the thermo-optic coefficient, determine their utility in numerous applications, ranging from nanotechnology to the automotive and aerospace industries. However, because of the wide variation in the physical properties of
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  3. I would like to purchase the Poly Isobutylene (100 gm).However from the product sheet I came to know that it is in solid form .Please explain how we can convert into coating films (dry form ) or liquid forms .

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    1. The melting point of this item is not determined. However, according to research this product should melt around 54-56C. Literature indicates to me that this product is often solubilized in something like toluene prior to being used as a coating (Maltanava, H.; Shiman, D.; Ovodok, E.; Svito, I.; Makarevich, M.; Kostjuk, S.; Poznyak, S.; Aniskevich, A. Polymer Coatings Based on Polyisobutylene, Polystyrene and Poly(styrene-block-isobutylene-block-styrene) for Effective Protection of MXenes. Coatings 2022, 12, 1477. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12101477).

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  4. Hi, does this come as a powder or suspension?

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    1. This item is a solid, the typical physical form is 'chunks', as mentioned in the PROPERTIES section of the product page.

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