Description

2-Methacryloxyethyl D-Glucopyranoside is a specialized carbohydrate-based monomer that combines a glucose moiety with a polymerizable methacrylate group. This unique structure is critical for introducing hydrophilic and biorecognition properties into synthetic polymer matrices. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences and advanced materials sectors for creating functionalized surfaces and hydrogels with tailored biological interactions.

Application

• Biomedical Hydrogels: A key monomer for synthesizing smart, glucose-responsive hydrogels used in controlled drug delivery systems and biosensing platforms.
• Bioactive Coatings: Used to fabricate non-fouling or cell-adhesive coatings on medical devices, implants, and diagnostic chips to improve biocompatibility.
• Affinity Chromatography Media: Serves as a ligand precursor for stationary phases designed to purify lectins, glycoproteins, or other carbohydrate-binding proteins.
• Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: Incorporated into polymer networks to create scaffolds that mimic the extracellular matrix and support cell adhesion and growth.
• Molecular Imprinting: Utilized as a functional monomer to create molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) with specific recognition sites for sugars or related analytes.
• Surface Modification: Enables the covalent attachment of glucose units to various surfaces (e.g., gold, silica) for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Methacryloxyethyl D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	132153-62-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₂O₉
Molecular Weight	346.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl D-glucopyranoside; D-Glucopyranose, 2-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxyethyl; 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl D-glucoside; 2-HEMA-Glucoside; Methacryloxyethyl glucoside; Glucopyranosyloxyethyl methacrylate; 2-(Glucopyranosyloxy)ethyl methacrylate; Glycomonomer GM-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methacryloxyethyl D-Glucopyranoside is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and optical rotation is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as indicated on the label. This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.