2261-99-6 | 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-Dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate

CAS:2261-99-6 | 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-Dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate ,Description

2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-Dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate (DFHMA) is a fluorinated monomer which has been used in various applications in the fields of chemistry, materials science, and biotechnology. DFHMA is a highly fluorinated monomer that can be used to synthesize a variety of polymers and copolymers materials. It is a highly versatile monomer that has been used in various applications such as in the synthesis of polymers for biomedical applications, as a flame retardant, and for the synthesis of self-assembled monolayers.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Hydrogel Development for Contact Lenses

Research conducted by Knzler and Ozark (1997) explored the use of methacrylate-capped fluoro side chain siloxanes, including 2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7-dodecafluorotridecoxy)propyl side chain siloxanes, in the development of hydrogels for contact lens applications. Their study demonstrated that the incorporation of such fluorinated methacrylates into hydrogels resulted in materials with high oxygen permeability, a wide range of water contents, and low elasticity, making them suitable for contact lens use (Knzler & Ozark, 1997).

Surface Characterization and Polymerization

In 2008, Xu and Liu investigated the copolymerization of dodecafluoroheptyl methacrylate with hydrophilic monomers. This process involved emulsifier-free emulsion polymerization using RAFT (Reversible Addition-Fragmentation chain Transfer). The study found that the resulting amphiphilic copolymers formed stable micelles and could produce hydrophobic films after heating treatment (Xu & Liu, 2008).

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