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methyl 2-cyanoacrylate

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Description

Methyl 2-cyanoacrylate, commonly known as superglue, is a fast-acting adhesive formed by the reaction of methyl acrylate and formaldehyde in the presence of a base catalyst. It is known for its strong bonding capabilities, particularly to materials like plastics, metals, and skin. Its effectiveness stems from its rapid polymerization reaction, which is triggered by moisture. When applied to a surface, the moisture present in the air or on the surface initiates a chain reaction that rapidly converts the liquid monomer into a solid polymer, forming a strong bond. Due to its rapid bonding properties, it is used extensively in various applications, including industrial repairs, medical adhesives, and craft projects. However, its strong bonding ability also makes it a potential hazard, as it can cause skin and eye irritation and bonding to sensitive surfaces. It is also important to note that methyl 2-cyanoacrylate is highly reactive with certain materials and should be handled with caution. Its unique bonding properties, ease of use, and wide range of applications make it a widely studied compound in the field of materials science and chemistry.'

methyl 2-cyanoacrylate: structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID8711
CHEMBL ID2106424
SCHEMBL ID15701
MeSH IDM0052264

Synonyms (63)

Synonym
aron alpha a
2-propenoic acid, 2-cyano-, methyl ester
mecrylate
cyanoacrylate (jan)
mecrilate (inn)
aron alpha a (tn)
D03460
mecrylate (usan)
137-05-3
methyl cyanoacrylate
hsdb 1207
eastman 910 monomer
cemedine 3000 type ii
acrylic acid, 2-cyano-, methyl ester
mecrilato [inn-spanish]
cemedine 3000
2-cyano-2-propenoic acid methyl ester
einecs 205-275-2
brn 1751282
2-cyanoacrylic acid, methyl ester
methyl 2-cyano-2-propenoate
mecrilate
eastman 910
ccris 1692
mecrilat
eastman 910 adhesive
mecrilatum [inn-latin]
mecrylate [usan]
krazy-glue
adhere
borden ad/here
alpha-cyanoacrylic acid methyl ester
cyanolit
coapt
methyl 2-cyanoacrylate
methyl 2-cyanoprop-2-enoate
FT-0693584
AKOS006274385
mecrilate [inn]
cyanoacrylate
ec 205-275-2
wn7979561r ,
mecrilato
mecrilatum
unii-wn7979561r
25067-29-2
CHEMBL2106424
mecrylate [hsdb]
cyanoacrylate methyl ester
mecrilate [who-dd]
mecrilate [mart.]
methyl cyanoacrylate [mi]
SCHEMBL15701
methyl-2-cyanoacrylate
methyl .alpha.-cyanoacrylate
methyl ester of 2-cyano-2-propenoic acid
coapt.
.alpha.-cyanoacrylic acid, methyl ester
cyanoacrylic acid methyl ester
DTXSID4025589
Q209367
A855868
mfcd00079082

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" There were no signs of intimal thickening or of adverse reactions in nervous tissue."( A novel coating biomaterial for intracranial aneurysms: effects and safety in extra- and intracranial carotid artery.
Ishikawa, T; Iwasaki, Y; Kuroda, S; Nagashima, K; Nanba, R; Shinya, N; Terasaka, S; Yasuda, H, 2005
)
0.33

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Optimizing the dosage of CA, choice of animal model, inverted anastomosis construction, and other method details may improve intestinal and colorectal anastomoses with CA application in future studies."( Critical analysis of cyanoacrylate in intestinal and colorectal anastomosis.
Boersema, GS; Daams, F; Jeekel, J; Kleinrensink, GJ; Lange, JF; Sparreboom, CL; Vakalopoulos, KA; Wu, Z, 2014
)
0.4
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (40)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199029 (72.50)18.7374
1990's3 (7.50)18.2507
2000's5 (12.50)29.6817
2010's3 (7.50)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 38.35

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

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index38.35 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.87 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.27 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index52.44 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (38.35)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials3 (6.82%)5.53%
Reviews4 (9.09%)6.00%
Case Studies2 (4.55%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other35 (79.55%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]