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| Catalog Number | CI-SC-0059 |
| Product Name | Ethyl Cellulose |
| CAS | 9004-57-3 |
| Synonyms | Cellulose, ethyl ether; |
| Description | Ethyl Cellulose is a water-insoluble polymer that is derived from cellulose. It is widely used in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food additives, coatings, and cosmetics due to its excellent film-forming and binding properties. Ethyl cellulose is formed by the reaction of cellulose with ethyl chloride, which results in the replacement of hydroxyl groups in the cellulose molecule with ethyl groups. In the cosmetics industry, Ethyl Cellulose is used as a binding agent in hairsprays, gels, and other hair styling products to improve their hold and durability. |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-5-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4,6-bis(ethoxymethyl)-3,5-dihydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-3-ethoxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,4-diol |
| Molecular Weight | 454.5 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C20H38O11 |
| Canonical SMILES | CCOCC1C(C(OC(C1O)OC2C(OC(C(C2O)OCC)O)CO)COCC)O |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C19H36O11/c1-4-25-8-10-13(21)12(9-26-5-2)29-19(14(10)22)30-16-11(7-20)28-18(24)17(15(16)23)27-6-3/h10-24H,4-9H2,1-3H3/t10-,11+,12+,13-,14+,15-,16+,17+,18+,19-/m0/s1 |
| InChI Key | GJQHNBFXPPDVQM-KSQRYXQLSA-N |
| Melting Point | 240-255ºC |
| Density | 1.14 g/mL |
| Solubility | INSOL IN GLYCERIN AND PROPYLENE GLYCOL;FREELY SOL IN MIXT OF AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS WITH ALCOHOL;Has an ethyl degree of substitution (DS) in the range of ~2.2 - 2.7. ... water soluble at DS ~1.2 ... Above a DS of ca 2.5, soluble in many polar solvents.;Soluble in most organic liquids |
| Appearance | white or off-white, odorless and tasteless powder |
| Application | 1. Ethyl cellulose is used as an inactive ingredient in pharmaceutical products such as tablets and capsules. 2. It is used as a coating for controlled release of drugs in the gastrointestinal tract. 3. Ethyl cellulose is used as a binder in food products such as chewing gum, ice cream, and sauces. 4. It is used as a thickener in personal care products such as lotions, creams, and sunscreens. 5. Ethyl cellulose is used in the printing industry as a binder and coating for inks and pigments. |
| Features And Benefits | 1. Enhances the texture and thickness of cosmetics. 2. Provides a smooth and silky feel to cosmetics. 3. Acts as a binder and stabilizer in cosmetics. 4. Increases the water-resistance of cosmetics. 5. Extends the shelf-life of cosmetics. |
| Refractive Index | 1.47 |
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