45115-53-5 | 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropyl methacrylate

CAS:45115-53-5 | 2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropyl methacrylate ,Description

2,2,3,3,3-Pentafluoropropyl methacrylate (PFPMA) is a monomer that is widely used in a variety of industrial and scientific applications. It is a fluorinated monomer that is used in the synthesis of polymers, copolymers, and other polymeric materials. PFPMA is an excellent choice for applications where thermal and chemical stability, low flammability, and resistance to solvents are required. It is also used in the synthesis of various types of polymeric materials, such as polyurethanes and polyesters. PFPMA is also used in the synthesis of polymers for medical applications, such as for wound dressings.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Surface and Thermodynamic Characterization

Poly(2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropyl methacrylate) (PPFPMA), synthesized via free radical polymerization, exhibits unique surface properties. It has a low dispersive component of surface energy, indicating low surface energy even at elevated temperatures. This characteristic makes PPFPMA a material of interest for applications requiring low surface energy and high thermal stability. Its Lewis amphoteric nature with a predominantly basic character is confirmed through contact angle measurements and inverse gas chromatography (IGC) (Papadopoulou et al., 2010). Additionally, thermodynamic characterization revealed that PPFPMA is insoluble in most organic solvents at elevated temperatures, except for a few like 2-Butanone (Papadopoulou et al., 2010).

Surface Properties in Polymer Blends

When blended with other polymers, PPFPMA's fluorinated pendant chain significantly influences the blend's surface properties. Studies using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) on various blends, including poly(methyl methacrylate) and poly(vinylphenol), demonstrate the accumulation of the fluorinated component on the blend surface. This accumulation is largely due to the low surface energy of the fluorinated chains (Huang et al., 2004).

Optical and Surface Coating Applications

In optical applications, fluorinated methacrylic copolymers prepared from PPFPMA demonstrate tunable surface energy and optical properties. Adjusting the fluorine content in these copolymers can vary surface energy and influence the transmittance and refractive indices of the material. These characteristics are essential for applications in coatings and optical materials (Ma et al., 2018).

Phase Behavior in High-Pressure Environments

PPFPMA exhibits interesting phase behavior when mixed with supercritical carbon dioxide and dimethyl ether. This behavior is crucial for understanding the material's solubility and miscibility in various environments, relevant for high-pressure applications and polymer processing (Yoon et al., 2012).

Biomedical Applications

Plasma polymerized PPFPMA can bind various biological molecules, making it a promising material for biomedical applications. Its reactive ester groups allow for covalent bonding with amines and proteins, as evidenced in studies exploring the immobilization of biomolecules on plasma polymerized PPFPMA (Duque et al., 2010).

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