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E1505

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
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
EC Number:
230-391-5
MDL number:
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form

liquid

Quality Segment

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 Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

185.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

85 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves



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