Description

Mevalonic Lactone Methacrylate (Stabilized With MEHQ) is a specialized, high-purity methacrylate monomer derivative of mevalonic acid lactone. This compound is critical for introducing the biologically relevant mevalonate moiety into synthetic polymers, enabling the creation of advanced functional materials. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and specialty polymer industries for applications such as drug delivery systems, bioactive coatings, and polymer prodrugs. The product is supplied stabilized with MEHQ to ensure stability during storage and handling.

Application

• Polymer Prodrug Synthesis: As a key monomer for creating biodegradable polymers designed for controlled drug release and targeted delivery.
• Biomedical Hydrogels & Coatings: For developing biocompatible hydrogels, tissue engineering scaffolds, and bioactive surface coatings for medical devices.
• Functional Polymer Backbones: Incorporation into copolymer systems to impart specific degradation profiles or biological recognition sites.
• Research & Development: Serving as a crucial building block in academic and industrial R&D for novel biomaterials and pharmaceutical formulations.
• Dental & Orthopedic Materials: Potential use in developing advanced composite resins and bone cement modifiers with enhanced biointegration properties.
• Affinity Chromatography Media: Synthesis of stationary phases with specific ligand-coupling capabilities for protein purification.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mevalonic Lactone Methacrylate (Stabilized With MEHQ)
CAS No.	177080-66-9
Molecular Formula	C10H14O5
Molecular Weight	214.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-yl methacrylate; 5-Oxo-3-(methacryloyloxy)methyl-dihydro-3H-furan-2-one; Mevalonolactone methacrylate; 3-(Methacryloyloxy)methyl-5-oxodihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; MLMA; Mevalolactone methacrylate; (3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-5-oxotetrahydrofuran-2-yl) 2-methylprop-2-enoate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Mevalonic Lactone Methacrylate (Stabilized With MEHQ) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, identity confirmation, and stabilizer content is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label or COA. This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert gas such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
MEHQ Stabilizer Content	50-200 ppm
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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