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Ethyl cellulose
Product Name
Ethyl cellulose
Cat.No.
PAP-0358
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Product Details
Molecular Formula
C23H24N6O4
Molecular Weight
448.47446
Appearance
White to slightly yellow powder
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
Ethyl cellulose is a chemically modified, non-ionic cellulose ether. It is a hydrophobic, water-insoluble polymer derived from cellulose (wood pulp or cotton) through treatment with alkali and ethylation with ethyl chloride.
CAS Number
9004-57-3
Stability and Storage Conditions
Ethyl cellulose is stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Solubility
Esters, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols and ketones: soluble
Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.
Melting Point
240-255 °C
Density
1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Applications
It is a primary material for controlled-release matrices and coatings, used to prepare sustained-release matrices, microspheres, pellets, and tablets.
EC Number
618-384-9
Color
White to slightly yellow
MDL number
MFCD00131037
SMILES
C(OCCN(CCCC)C1=CC=C(/N=N/C2=C(C#N)C=C([N+]([O-])=O)C=C2C#N)C(C)=C1)(=O)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C23H24N6O4/c1-4-5-8-28(9-10-33-17(3)30)20-6-7-22(16(2)11-20)26-27-23-18(14-24)12-21(29(31)32)13-19(23)15-25/h6-7,11-13H,4-5,8-10H2,1-3H3/b27-26+
Water Solubility
Insoluble
InChI Key
ARSKJXYLLONUAJ-CYYJNZCTSA-N
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