CAS 9004-62-0 2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose

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Catalog Number

ACM9004620-5

CAS Number

9004-62-0

Product Name

2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose

Category

Natural Polymers and Biopolymers

Description

WHITE POWDER.

IUPAC Name

5-[6-[[3,4-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-5-[4-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyloxane-3,4-diol

Molecular Weight

736.7g/mol

Molecular Formula

(C2H602)x;C29H52O21

Canonical SMILES

CC1C(C(C(C(O1)CO)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)COC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)OC)O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)OC)O)OCCO)O)O)O)O

InChI

InChI=1S/C29H52O21/c1-10-15(34)16(35)24(13(8-33)45-10)49-28-20(39)18(37)25(50-29-26(43-5-4-30)21(40)23(42-3)12(7-32)47-29)14(48-28)9-44-27-19(38)17(36)22(41-2)11(6-31)46-27/h10-40H,4-9H2,1-3H3

InChI Key

CWSZBVAUYPTXTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Solubility

Solubility in water: good

Application

2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a versatile, nonionic, water-soluble polymer that serves multiple functions in various applications. Primarily, it acts as a thickening agent in pharmaceutical formulations, particularly in ophthalmic and topical preparations. Additionally, it is used as a binder and film-coating agent for tablets, enhancing the structural integrity and appearance of the product. In the field of personal care, it plays a vital role in products designed for dry eyes, contact lens care, and dry mouth due to its lubricating properties. The effectiveness of 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose in any formulation depends on the solvent used and the molecular weight of its particular grade. Furthermore, it finds widespread application in the cosmetics industry, benefiting from its ability to enhance texture and stability in a variety of skincare and beauty products.

Complexity

999

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

618-387-5

Exact Mass

736.300109g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

ICSC Number

1559

MeSH Entry Terms