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200689

Ethyl cellulose

viscosity 10 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.), extent of labeling: 48% ethoxyl

Synonym(s):

ethylcellulose, Cellulose & cellulose derivatives

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
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autoignition temp.

698 °F

Quality Segment

extent of labeling

48% ethoxyl

refractive index

n20/D 1.47 (lit.)

viscosity

10 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.)

transition temp

softening point 155 °C

density

1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O1[C@H](C(C(C(C1COCC)OCC)OCC)OCC)O[C@@H]2C(OC(C(C2OCC)OCC)OCC)COCC

InChI key

MINRZDZESGXKDM-OLIDUAMRSA-N

General description

Ethyl cellulose(EC) is a hydrophobic andphysiologically inert cellulose derivative. It is widely used to preparephysiological dosage forms. It can also be used as a polymer coating,particle emulsion stabilizer and in pharmaceuticallyuseful aqueous latex dispersions.

Application

Ethyl cellulose can be used as a starting material to prepare zein-based nanofibers for controlled drug release. The addition of EC improves the solubility and mechanical properties of the composite nanofibers.

It can be used to prepare graphene-based ink for inkjet printing. This graphene oxide ink printed onto ITO surfaces can be used as an electrode for label-free DNA sensing.

Owing to its unique features such as gastroresistance, biocompatibility, and degradation to non-toxic and readily excreted products, EC is widely used in oral and topical drug dosage forms for the controlled release of the drug.

Features and Benefits

  • Non-toxic
  • Stable
  • Compressible


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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