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Ethyl cellulose

viscosity 100 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.), extent of labeling: 48% ethoxyl

Synonym(s):

Cellulose & cellulose derivatives

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CAS Number:
9004-57-3
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00131037
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form

powder or granules

Quality Segment

200

autoignition temp.

698 °F

concentration

48.0-49.5%

extent of labeling

48% ethoxyl

refractive index

n20/D 1.47 (lit.)

viscosity

100 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

1S/C28H54O11/c1-9-29-17-19-21(31-11-3)23(32-12-4)26(35-15-7)28(38-19)39-22-20(18-30-10-2)37-27(36-16-8)25(34-14-6)24(22)33-13-5/h19-28H,9-18H2,1-8H3/t19?,20?,21?,22-,23?,24?,25?,26?,27?,28+/m1/s1

InChI key

MINRZDZESGXKDM-OLIDUAMRSA-N

General description

Ethyl cellulose is a non-toxic, physiologicallyinert, and stable hydrophobic polymer. It is widely used in the preparation ofsustained release matrices for drug delivery systems.

Application

Ethyl cellulose can be used:
  • To prepare polymeric microcapsules of Alachlor and Metolachlor to study their controlled-release properties.
  • As a core matrix to synthesize biphasic drug release nanofibers.
  • To prepare wax-based solid dispersion pellets with excellent floating and sustained-release ability.

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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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