181463
Polyisobutylene
average Mw ~1,000,000, average Mn ~600,000 by GPC/MALLS, average Mv ~1,200,000
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
[CH2C(CH3)2]n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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form
solid (or Chunk(s))
mol wt
average Mn ~600,000 by GPC/MALLS
average Mv ~1,200,000
average Mw ~1,000,000
contains
500 ppm BHT as stabilizer
color
colorless, or white
refractive index
n20/D 1.51
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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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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Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids, 26(8), 5312-5315 (2010-03-26)
This work reports the application of a patterned thin film of polyisobutylene (PIB) irradiated with an electron beam as a time-temperature integrator, i.e., a device that is able to record the thermal history of a product. The device is fabricated
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This paper is the first report of electrospinning neat polyisobutylene-based thermoplastic elastomers. Two generations of these materials are investigated: a linear poly(styrene-b-isobutylene-b-styrene) (L_SIBS) triblock copolymer and a dendritic poly(isobutylene-b-p-methylstyrene) (D_IB-MS), also a candidate for biomedical applications. Cross-polarized optical microscopy shows
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Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids, 27(23), 14160-14168 (2011-10-26)
The surface properties and biocompatibility of a class of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) with applications in blood-contacting medical devices have been studied. Thin films of commercial TPUs and novel polyisobutylene (PIB)-poly(tetramethylene oxide) (PTMO) TPUs were characterized by contact angle measurements, X-ray
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Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A, 95(3), 774-782 (2010-08-21)
Long term in vitro biostability of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) containing mixed polyisobutylene (PIB)/poly(tetramethylene oxide) (PTMO) soft segment was studied under accelerated conditions in 20% H(2)O(2) solution containing 0.1M CoCl(2) at 50 °C to predict resistance to metal ion oxidative degradation
M Engel et al.
The Journal of chemical physics, 132(22), 224502-224502 (2010-06-17)
We present results of in situ measurements of the filling process of polymer melts in nanopores. After accurate characterization of the empty nanopores, they are filled with the hydrophobic polyisobutylene and the hydrophilic poly-epsilon-caprolactone. The filling process is investigated in
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