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methacrylic acid

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Description

Methacrylic acid, a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, is an organic compound widely used in the production of polymers. It is synthesized through a variety of methods, including the oxidation of isobutylene and the reaction of acetone with formaldehyde. Methacrylic acid is a versatile monomer that polymerizes to form poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), a transparent, rigid plastic known for its optical clarity and impact resistance. PMMA finds numerous applications in various industries, including construction, automotive, healthcare, and consumer products. The study of methacrylic acid and its polymers is driven by their importance in diverse fields, including the development of new materials with improved properties and the understanding of their interactions with living systems. Methacrylic acid is known to irritate skin and eyes upon contact, and its vapors can cause respiratory irritation. The study of methacrylic acid is particularly relevant in the context of its use in dental resins, acrylic bone cements, and other medical devices. Researchers are continuously exploring its potential for developing new biocompatible materials and understanding its long-term effects on human health.'

methacrylic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

methacrylic acid : An alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid that is acrylic acid in which the hydrogen at position 2 is substituted by a methyl group. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID4093
CHEMBL ID1213531
CHEBI ID25219
MeSH IDM0052190

Synonyms (84)

Synonym
CHEMBL1213531
.alpha.-methylacrylic acid
propionic acid, 2-methylene-
methacrylic acid
79-41-4
2-methyl-2-propenoic acid
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-
nsc-7393
.alpha.-methacrylic acid
2-methylpropenoic acid
2-methylacrylic acid
wln: qvy1&u1
nsc7393
methylacrylic acid
acrylic acid, 2-methyl-
methacrylsaeure
methakrylsaeure
alpha-methylacrylic acid
alpha-methacrylic acid
2-methylenepropionic acid
CHEBI:25219 ,
2-methylprop-2-enoic acid
2-methylpropensaeure
inchi=1/c4h6o2/c1-3(2)4(5)6/h1h2,2h3,(h,5,6
ai3-15724
brn 1719937
nsc 7393
un2531
hsdb 2649
ccris 5925
kyselina methakrylova [czech]
einecs 201-204-4
acide methacrylique [french]
acido metacrilico [spanish]
propenoic acid, 2-methyl
methacrylic acid, contains 250 ppm mehq as inhibitor, 99%
M0079
25087-26-7
AKOS000121138
NCGC00248843-01
cas-79-41-4
dtxcid505542
NCGC00258380-01
tox21_200826
dtxsid3025542 ,
STL163339
BBL011616
4-02-00-01518 (beilstein handbook reference)
methacrylic acid, inhibited
ec 201-204-4
1cs02g8656 ,
unii-1cs02g8656
methacrylic acid, inhibited [un2531] [corrosive]
acide methacrylique
kyselina methakrylova
acido metacrilico
FT-0613003
methacrylic acid [who-dd]
methacrylic acid [inci]
methacrylic acid [hsdb]
methacrylic ac id
methacrylic acid [mi]
methacrylic acid, stabilized
methyl acrylic acid
2-methyl-acrylic acid
ch2=c(ch3)cooh
methacrylic acid glacial
methacrylic acid, inhibited (salt/mix)
un 2531 (salt/mix)
BP-30227
J-521686
mfcd00002651
methacrylic acid, saj first grade, >=98.0%
methacrylic acid (inhibited)
methacrylic acid (glacial)
methacrylicacid
Q165949
STR02118
EN300-24829
25068-55-7
BP-31229
ge 110
propenionic acid, 2-methylene
no lift nails primer

Research Excerpts

Overview

Methacrylic Acid is an organic acid used at concentrations between 50 and 88 percent to pretreat the nail. It is used to maximize the adhesion between the nail and artificial nail extender.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Methacrylic Acid is an organic acid used at concentrations between 50 and 88 percent to pretreat the nail and maximize the adhesion between the nail and artificial nail extender. "( Final report of the safety assessment of methacrylic acid.
, 2005
)
2.04

Effects

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Methacrylic acid (MAA) has been known to be an inefficient functional monomer in preparation of MIP of an acid molecule."( Robust open tubular layer of S-ketoprofen imprinted polymer for chiral LC separation.
Cheong, WJ; Zaidi, SA, 2008
)
1.07

Treatment

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Treatment of methacrylic acid (I) with a hydrogen halide gave the 3-halogeno-2-methylpropanoic acids II and III, which were treated with thionyl chloride to yield the corresponding 3-halogeno-2-methylpropanoyl chlorides IV and V."( An improved synthesis of captopril.
Lee, CS; Nam, DH; Ryu, DD, 1984
)
0.62

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Oral LD50 values for rats ranged from 277 to 2260 mg/kg; acute toxicity symptoms included severe gastric irritation, gasping, labored respiration, prostration and hematuria."( Final report of the safety assessment of methacrylic acid.
, 2005
)
0.59
"The epoxy compound 2,3-EMA induced comparable toxic effects as the raw comonomer TEGDMA."( Cytotoxicity of the dental composite component TEGDMA and selected metabolic by-products in human pulmonary cells.
Emmler, J; Hickel, R; Kehe, K; Kreppel, H; Reichl, FX; Seiss, M, 2008
)
0.35
" The differences observed in the cytotoxicity of these compounds, along with other properties, may assist the dental practitioners in the selection of reline materials with improved service life performance and low risk of adverse reactions in patients who wear relined dentures."( Cytotoxicity of monomers, plasticizer and degradation by-products released from dental hard chairside reline resins.
Carlos, IZ; Chaves, CA; Giampaolo, ET; Machado, AL; Pavarina, AC; Vergani, CE, 2010
)
0.36
" Hence, the designed interpenetrating polymeric network might turn out to be a safe and a potential carrier system for the delivery of LTZ in the treatment of breast cancer (BC)."( Preparation of smart PVP/HPMC based IPN hydrogel, its characterization and toxicity evaluation.
Barkat, K; Khalid, I; Mehmood, Y; Ullah Khan, I; Yousaf, H, 2021
)
0.62

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"The purpose of the present study was to determine whether pH-sensitive polymeric micelles could improve the oral bioavailability of a poorly water-soluble drug."( Enhancement of oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs by poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(alkyl acrylate-co-methacrylic acid) self-assemblies.
Leroux, JC; Sant, VP; Smith, D, 2005
)
0.54
" The relative bioavailability of the sustained-release pellets was studied in 12 healthy volunteers after oral administration in a fast state using a commercially available immediate release tablet (Glucophage) as a reference."( Preparation and in vitro/in vivo evaluation of sustained-release metformin hydrochloride pellets.
Hu, LD; Liu, Y; Tang, X; Zhang, Q, 2006
)
0.33
" The optimum formulation was evaluated for in vitro release rate and in vivo bioavailability study on beagle dogs."( In vitro and in vivo evaluation of tegaserod maleate pH-dependent tablets.
Chen, GH; Deng, WB; Li, SM; Repka, MA; Thumma, S; Zhang, SQ, 2008
)
0.35
" In the bioavailability study, the principal pharmacokinetic parameters showed there were differences between the sustained release pellets and the conventional ofloxacin capsules."( In vitro and in vivo evaluation of ofloxacin sustained release pellets.
Cui, Y; Tang, X; Zhang, Y, 2008
)
0.35
" It is poorly soluble and exhibits variable bioavailability hence, a high oral dose is recommended for therapy."( Engineered nanoparticles of Efavirenz using methacrylate co-polymer (Eudragit-E100) and its biological effects in-vivo.
Dhevendaran, K; Hari, BNV; Narayanan, N; Ramyadevi, D, 2016
)
0.43
" In vivo pharmacokinetic study displayed the relative bioavailability of the gastro-floating MWCNT@LC-MIP was 578."( Floating liquid crystalline molecularly imprinted polymer coated carbon nanotubes for levofloxacin delivery.
Huang, YP; Liu, ZS; Tan, XX; Zhang, LP, 2018
)
0.48
" Preliminary calculated bioavailability parameters of obtained compounds suggested good penetration via cell membranes and their good absorption after oral intake."( ANTIBACTERIAL AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ACTIVITY OF (4,5-DIARYL-4H-1,2,4-TRIAZOL-3-YL)METHACRYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES.
Jagiello-Wojtowicz, E; Kutkowska, J; Modzelewska-Banachiewicz, B; Paprocka, R; Pawlowskp, K; Piatkowska-Chmieiv, I, 2017
)
0.68
" The (nano)composite hydrogels synthesized displayed filler-dependent absorption properties of two cationic dyes used as model water pollutants, Laponite XLS-reinforced hydrogel demonstrating both the highest absorption rate and absorption capacity."( Adjusting Some Properties of Poly(methacrylic acid) (Nano)Composite Hydrogels by Means of Silicon-Containing Inorganic Fillers.
Alexandrescu, E; Burlacu, S; Gîfu, C; Ianchiș, R; Mihăescu, CI; Ninciuleanu, CM; Nistor, CL; Petcu, C; Preda, S; Scomoroscenco, C; Teodorescu, M; Trică, B, 2022
)
1
" However, poor water solubility, low stability, and bioavailability in aqueous media are major EDV drawbacks."( Enhancing the Neuroprotection Potential of Edaravone in Transient Global Ischemia Treatment with Glutathione- (GSH-) Conjugated Poly(methacrylic acid) Nanogel as a Promising Carrier for Targeted Brain Drug Delivery.
Bijani, S; Danafar, H; Hosseini, MJ; Islambulchilar, Z; Kalantari-Hesari, A; Mozafari, F; Ramazani, A; Rashidzadeh, H; Zare-Molaei, F, 2023
)
1.11

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The aim of the present study was to develop a multi-unit dosage form containing 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC), optimised on the basis of recent studies indicating that UC patients have higher intestinal pH than was previously thought to be the case."( A new 5-aminosalicylic acid multi-unit dosage form for the therapy of ulcerative colitis.
Beckert, TE; Dressman, JB; Klein, S; Petereit, H; Rudolph, MW, 2001
)
0.31
" An important determinant of the sensitivity to detect small dose changes is shown to be the slope-to-intercept ratio of the dose-response curve."( Polymer gels for magnetic resonance imaging of radiation dose distributions at normal room atmosphere.
Does, MD; Fong, PM; Gore, JC; Keil, DC, 2001
)
0.31
" These aqueous colloidal dispersions of polymeric materials for oral administration are intended for film coating of solid dosage forms or for direct manufacturing of nanoparticles."( Preparation of surfactant-free nanoparticles of methacrylic acid copolymers used for film coating.
Allémann, E; Doelker, E; Fessi, H; Gurny, R; Konan-Kouakou, YN; Nguyen, CA; Quintanar-Guerrero, D, 2006
)
0.59
" MAGIC-2 has a dose-response slope-to-intercept ratio that is 78% greater than the original formulation and other more favorable properties."( Optimization of MAGIC gel formulation for three-dimensional radiation therapy dosimetry.
Gore, JC; Luci, JJ; Whitney, HM, 2007
)
0.34
" These polymers represent a potential valid system for drug delivery and this study indicates that the selective binding characteristic of molecularly imprinted polymers is promising for the preparation of novel controlled release drug dosage form."( Molecularly imprinted polymers for 5-fluorouracil release in biological fluids.
Alhaiqu, F; Cirillo, G; Iemma, F; Matricardi, P; Picci, N; Puoci, F, 2007
)
0.34
"Being a sustained release dosage form, pellets allow ofloxacin to exhibit improved release and absorption profiles."( In vitro and in vivo evaluation of ofloxacin sustained release pellets.
Cui, Y; Tang, X; Zhang, Y, 2008
)
0.35
" Dose-response curves generated from the calibration data followed a sigmoid function."( Monte Carlo verification of polymer gel dosimetry applied to radionuclide therapy: a phantom study.
Charles-Edwards, E; Flux, GD; Gear, JI; Partridge, M, 2011
)
0.37
" Once a day dosage forms for drugs differing in solubility have been developed using a single polymer matrix which is easy to manufacture."( pH Sensitive graft copolymers for zero order drug release: a mechanistic analysis.
Kulkarni, MG; Muthusamy, R, 2012
)
0.38
" The efficacy of antimicrobial agents delivered to combat SSI is diminished by systemic toxicity, bacterial resistance, and patient compliance to dosing schedules."( Controlled Delivery of Vancomycin via Charged Hydrogels.
Bajzer, Z; Boakye-Agyeman, F; Brinkman, CL; Dadsetan, M; Gustafson, CT; Patel, R; Reid, JM; Yaszemski, MJ, 2016
)
0.43
" Because of the enhanced biocompatibility resulting from the glycine modification, over 80% of the cells survived, even though the dosage of glycine-modified polymeric nanobubbles was up to 5 mg/mL."( Targeted Soft Biodegradable Glycine/PEG/RGD-Modified Poly(methacrylic acid) Nanobubbles as Intelligent Theranostic Vehicles for Drug Delivery.
Guo, J; Li, Y; Wan, J; Wang, C; Zhang, Z, 2017
)
0.7
"Capsules are a widely used oral dosage form due to their simplicity and ease of manufacture."( Achieving gastroresistance without coating: Formulation of capsule shells from enteric polymers.
Al-Kauraishi, MM; Barbosa, JAC; Conway, BR; Merchant, HA; Smith, AM, 2019
)
0.51
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Occurs in Manufacturing (1 Product(s))

Product Categories

Product CategoryProducts
Other1

Products

ProductBrandCategoryCompounds Matched from IngredientsDate Retrieved

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acidA monocarboxylic acid in which the carbon of the carboxy group is directly attached to a C=C or C#C bond.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (1)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
thyroid stimulating hormone receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency27.80660.001628.015177.1139AID1259385
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (1)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID498775Toxicity in po dosed mouse2009Nature chemical biology, Jul, Volume: 5, Issue:7
Identification of the toxic trigger in mushroom poisoning.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (626)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199014 (2.24)18.7374
1990's35 (5.59)18.2507
2000's176 (28.12)29.6817
2010's335 (53.51)24.3611
2020's66 (10.54)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 69.47

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 very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index69.47 (24.57)
Research Supply Index6.48 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.29 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index120.76 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.01 (0.95)

This Compound (69.47)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials1 (0.15%)5.53%
Reviews10 (1.55%)6.00%
Case Studies2 (0.31%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other634 (97.99%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]