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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:
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
MDL number:
InChI
1S/C4H8/c1-4(2)3/h1H2,2-3H3
SMILES string
CC(C)=C
InChI key
VQTUBCCKSQIDNK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
form
chunks
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.)
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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
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Goy Teck Lim et al.
Biomacromolecules, 12(5), 1795-1799 (2011-04-01)
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
David Cozzens et al.
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
David Cozzens et al.
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
Jinping Dong et al.
Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids, 25(10), 5442-5445 (2009-05-13)
Drug release from therapeutic biomedical films such as drug-polymer composite coatings on drug eluting stents is a highly complex and poorly understood process. The dynamics of drug release and the evolution of surface morphology during release have direct impact on
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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