200697

Ethyl cellulose

viscosity 22 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.), extent of labeling: 48% ethoxyl

• Synonym(s): Ethylcellulose
• CAS Number: 9004-57-3
• MDL number: MFCD00131037
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 100
• autoignition temp.: 698 °F
• concentration: 47.5-49.5%
• extent of labeling: 48% ethoxyl
• refractive index: n20/D 1.47 (lit.)
• viscosity: 22 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 key: MINRZDZESGXKDM-OLIDUAMRSA-N

Description

General description

Ethyl cellulose is a non-toxic polysaccharide type gelator widely used in surface coatings and biomedical applications.

Application

Ethyl cellulose can be used:

• To prepare oleogels for the ophthalmic delivery of hydrophilic drugs.
• As a coating agent to synthesize flexible bioplastics for packaging applications.
• To prepare CuO/Cu₂O granules for thermochemical heat storage applications.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves