Catechol-containing Methacrylate Monomer for the Development of Biomimetic Materials
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3,4-Dihydroxyphenethyl methacrylate (1) is a monomer used for synthesizing biomimetic materials. Mussels adhere to rocks and other surfaces in the sea using a catechol-containing protein called mussel adhesive protein.¹) Numerous adhesives that mimic the function of mussel adhesive protein have been reported, targeting medical and underwater applications.²) N-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenethyl)methacrylamide (2) has been used to introduce the catechol moiety in their synthesis. Compound 1 is an analog of 2 containing a catechol moiety, yet it has been scarcely utilized. Adhesives prepared using 1 exhibit bonding strength comparable to those prepared using 2.³) Furthermore, since 1 possesses ester bonds, improved biodegradability can be expected.
Related products
- TCI D6660 861243-34-7 3,4-Dihydroxyphenethyl Methacrylate (stabilized with MEHQ)
- TCI D5907 471915-89-6 N-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenethyl)methacrylamide
- TCI M0591 688-84-6 2-Ethylhexyl Methacrylate (stabilized with MEHQ)
References
- Mussel-inspired biomimetic adhesive coatings for food preservation: a review. D. Gupta et al., RSC Appl. Polym. 2025, 3, 1145.
- Mussel-Inspired Molecular Strategies for Fabricating Functional Materials With Underwater Adhesion and Self-Healing Properties. P. Huang, H. Zhang, H. Zeng, Adv. Mater. 2025.
- Hydroxytyrosol: Bioinspired Nature-Based Adhesive Motif with Excellent Chemical Modifiability and Stability. T. Fujita, E. Nishi, D. Koma, M. Naito, ACS Appl. Polym. Mater. 2023, 5, 3230.
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- TCI Product Highlights: www.tcichemicals.com/ID/en/product/tci-topics/ProductHighlights_20251208
- TCI product page D6660: tcichemicals.com/ID/en/p/D6660
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