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423181

(Hydroxypropyl)methyl cellulose

average Mn ~90,000

Synonym(s):

Hypromellose

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CAS Number:
9004-65-3
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00131360

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Product Name

(Hydroxypropyl)methyl cellulose, average Mn ~90,000

SMILES string

O3[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3COCC(O)C)OCC(O)C)OCC(O)C)OCC(O)C)O[C@@H]4[C@H](O[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]4OCC(O)C)OCC(O)C)OCC(O)C)COCC(O)C.O1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1COC)OC)OC)OC)O[C@@H]2[C@H](O[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]2OC)OC)OC)COC

InChI key

PUSNGFYSTWMJSK-GSZQVNRLSA-N

form

powder or crystals

mol wt

average Mn ~90,000

extent of labeling

1.1-1.6 mol methoxy per mol cellulose (D.S.)
21 wt. % methoxy
0.1-0.3 mol propylene oxide per mol cellulose (M.S.)
5 wt. % propylene oxide

surface tension

43-55 dyn/cm, 25 °C, 0.05 wt. %

viscosity

15,000 cP, 2 wt. % in H2O(20 °C, Ubbelohde)(lit.)

transition temp

gel point 70-90 °C

Quality Level

100

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Features and Benefits

Dissolves in water, undergoes reversible gelation upon heating, non-ionic, does not complex with ionic species and is surface active and enzyme resistant. Solutions are pseudoplastic.

Application

Thickener for aqueous and non-aqueous systems, clear films with grease resistance, binders, lubricants, steric stabilizer and water retention aid.

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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