Description

n-Methacryloylglycine CAS NO 23578-45-2 is a specialized bifunctional monomer featuring both a polymerizable methacryloyl group and a reactive glycine moiety. This unique structure makes it a critical building block for synthesizing advanced functional polymers with tailored properties. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to create custom hydrogels, drug delivery systems, or surface-modifying agents.

Application

• Biomedical Hydrogels: A key monomer for synthesizing biocompatible and biodegradable polymer networks for tissue engineering scaffolds and wound dressings.
• Drug Delivery Carriers: Used to create functionalized polymeric nanoparticles or micelles for controlled and targeted release of therapeutic agents.
• Surface Modification & Bio-conjugation: Enables the covalent attachment of peptides, proteins, or other biomolecules to polymer surfaces for biosensors and diagnostic devices.
• Dental & Orthopedic Materials: Incorporated into adhesive resins and bone cement formulations to enhance biocompatibility and integration.
• Contact Lens Materials: Serves as a functional co-monomer to improve the hydrophilicity and oxygen permeability of silicone hydrogel lenses.
• Chromatography Media: Used to prepare affinity chromatography supports for the purification of proteins and enzymes.
• Advanced Coatings: Imparts specific functional groups to polymer coatings for specialized industrial or marine applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methacryloylglycine
CAS No.	23578-45-2
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO3
Molecular Weight	143.14 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Methacryloyl)glycine; 2-[(2-Methylprop-2-enoyl)amino]acetic acid; Methacryloylglycine; N-Methacryloylglycine; Glycine, N-methacryloyl-; N-Methacryloyl glycine; Methacrylamidoacetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Methacryloylglycine is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and advanced manufacturing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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