Isobutyl cyanoacrylate

Isobutyl cyanoacrylate
Structural formula of isobutyl cyanoacrylate
Space-filling model of the isobutyl cyanoacrylate molecule
Names
IUPAC name
2-methylpropyl 2-cyanopropenoate
Other names
Bucrylate
Isobutyl 2-cyanoacrylate
Identifiers
1069-55-2
ChemSpider 13427
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PubChem 14046
UNII 2HJV1F859Z YesY
Properties
C8H11NO2
Molar mass 153.18 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Isobutyl cyanoacrylate is an isomer of butyl cyanoacrylate. It is used in medical procedures either to close incisions and lacerations without the use of sutures, or as an adjunct to strengthen the suturing.[1] This use is possible because it is a bactericidal liquid monomer which, in the presence of small amounts of moisture, rapidly polymerizes to form a strong adhesive.[2]

References

  1. de Blanco LP (February 1994). "Lip suture with isobutyl cyanoacrylate". Endodontics & Dental Traumatology 10 (1): 15–8. doi:10.1111/j.1600-9657.1994.tb00592.x. PMID 8005074.
  2. J. E. Hale (July 1970). "Isobutyl cyanoacrylate as a skin". Postgraduate Medical Journal 46 (537): 447–450. doi:10.1136/pgmj.46.537.447.
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