Catalog Number
ACMA00003306
Product Name
Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-butylacrylate)
Category
Hydrophilic Polymers
Synonyms
NIPAM, polyNIPAM-BA, polyNIPAM
Description
Random copolymer of N-isopropylacrylamide with 12 mole % butylacrylate. This copolymer shows LCST at 15 C (lower temperature than PolyNIPAM).
Molecular Weight
average Mn 30,000
Molecular Formula
(C6H11NO)m(C7H12O2)n
Application
Thermosensitive polymer; can be used to form a hydrogel. Aqueous polymer solution undergoes a phase transition from a soluble to an insoluble state when the temperature is raised to ca. 15 °C.
Composition
butylacrylate, 12 mol %
Features And Benefits
They can interact with or be dissolved by water or other polar substances.
Packaging
Packaging
5 g in glass bottle