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hydroxymethylmethacrylate

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Hydroxymethylmethacrylate (HEMA) is a colorless liquid monomer with a sweet odor. It is commonly used in the production of dental acrylics and contact lenses due to its ability to form strong, clear, and biocompatible polymers. The synthesis of HEMA typically involves the reaction of methacrylic acid with formaldehyde in the presence of a catalyst. HEMA can be polymerized to create poly(HEMA), a hydrophilic polymer that absorbs water and is often used in biomaterials and medical devices. The biocompatibility of HEMA makes it suitable for use in medical applications, but some concerns remain regarding its potential toxicity. Researchers continue to study the properties and applications of HEMA to improve its safety and efficacy in medical and industrial settings.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID89124
SCHEMBL ID36180
MeSH IDM0075990

Synonyms (6)

Synonym
hydroxymethylmethacrylate
21982-30-9
hydroxymethyl methacrylate
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, hydroxymethyl ester
SCHEMBL36180
DTXSID90176400
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (12.50)18.7374
1990's1 (6.25)18.2507
2000's6 (37.50)29.6817
2010's6 (37.50)24.3611
2020's1 (6.25)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 11.87

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index11.87 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.94 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.82 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (11.87)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (5.56%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (5.56%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other16 (88.89%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]