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E1505

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Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate

liquid

Synonym(s):

ethyl 2-cyanoprop-2-enoate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H7NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
125.13
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

form

liquid

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)C(=C)C#N

InChI

1S/C6H7NO2/c1-3-9-6(8)5(2)4-7/h2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

FGBJXOREULPLGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate belongs to the class of monomers known as cyanoacrylates. Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate polymers are primarily used as adhesives due to their fast-setting and strong bonding properties. They are widely utilized for bonding a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, rubber, ceramics, and wood. These adhesives are used in industries such as automotive, electronics, crafts, and general repairs. Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate adhesives find applications in industrial and manufacturing processes. They are used for sealing products, encapsulating electronics, and securing parts during assembly.

Application

Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate, commonly known as super glue, has several uses in the field of bioadhesives:
  • Wound Closure: Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate is often used in medical settings to close small cuts and wounds. It forms a strong bond when it comes into contact with moisture, effectively sealing the wound.
  • Tissue Adhesives: In surgical and medical applications, ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate is used to adhere tissues together. It can be used as an alternative to traditional sutures or staples in certain procedures.
  • Drug Delivery Systems: In some cases, ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate has been investigated as a component in drug delivery systems and tissue engineering due to its biocompatibility and ability to form strong bonds with biological materials.
  • It can also be mixed with hydrophobic silica nanoparticles for the designing of cotton fabrics for medical applications.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

185.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

85 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Anja Graf et al.
European journal of pharmaceutical sciences : official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, 37(1), 53-61 (2009-01-27)
The purpose of this study was to optimise entrapment of insulin in poly(alkylcyanoacrylate) nanoparticles prepared from microemulsions with different microstructure containing isopropyl myristate, caprylocaproyl macrogolglycerides, polyglyceryl oleate and insulin solution and to investigate the in vitro release and bioactivity of
Xiaofeng Li et al.
Journal of colloid and interface science, 340(1), 93-97 (2009-09-12)
Hollow microspheres of poly(ethyl alpha-cyanoacrylate) were prepared via vapor phase polymerization using micro-waterdroplets as template and initiator. Depending on the ratio of the shell thickness to the radius, the hollow microspheres would crimple to form either microballoons or microcups during
T Landegren et al.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 39(7), 705-712 (2010-05-04)
Cyanoacrylate adhesive has been suggested as an alternative to suturing when repairing severed peripheral nerves. The authors examined the cytotoxic effect of ethyl-cyanoacrylate on the human neuroblastoma cell line SH-SY5Y and compared it with the effects of butyl-cyanoacrylate (Histoacryl), an
Asymmetric superhydrophobic/superhydrophilic cotton fabrics designed by spraying polymer and nanoparticles
Sasaki K, et al.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 8(1), 651-659 (2015)
S Saska et al.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, 38(2), 180-186 (2009-01-23)
This study compared the fixation of autogenous onlay bone grafts with cyanoacrylate glue (Super Bonder) and with titanium screws. Twenty rabbits underwent bilateral parietal ostectomies. Bone segments were fixed anteriorly to the resulting bone defect. In group I, the grafts

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