CAS 9004-62-0 Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (800-1500mPa·s, 2% in Water at 20°C)

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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (800-1500mPa·s, 2% in Water at 20°C)

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Catalog Number

ACM9004620-16

CAS Number

9004-62-0

Product Name

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (800-1500mPa·s, 2% in Water at 20°C)

Category

Polymers

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

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (800-1500 mPa·s, 2% in Water at 20°C) is a versatile, nonionic, water-soluble polymer primarily utilized as a thickening agent in a wide range of applications, including pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. This white to grayish-white, odorless, and tasteless powder serves multiple roles, functioning as a protective colloid, binder, stabilizer, and suspending agent, enhancing the texture and stability of products. Derived from wood pulp or chemical cotton through alkali treatment, its effectiveness in forming films and providing viscosities suitable for ophthalmic, topical, and oral care products makes it an essential ingredient in formulations designed for dry eye, lens care, and dry mouth. The concentration of hydroxyethyl cellulose within a formulation is tailored to the specific solvent and the polymer's molecular weight to achieve desired consistency, ensuring optimal performance across various applications.

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