A general method for the synthesis of C-14-acrylic acid is described in det
ail, The material is used for the synthesis of a range of radiolabeled poly
(acrylic acid)s in which the C-14-label forms an integral part of the polym
er backbone. The chemical structure of the synthesized polymers is examined
in the light of spectroscopic data, molecular weight determinations, and r
heological studies, (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Biomed Res (Appl Bio
mater) 58: 102-107. 2001.