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Hydroxyethyl cellulose

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Hydroxyethyl cellulose

Catalog Number ACM9004620
CAS 9004-62-0
Description Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products. Hydroxyethyl cellulose and methyl cellulose are frequently used with hydrophobic drugs in capsule formulations, to improve the drugs’ dissolution in the gastrointestinal fluids. This process is known as hydrophilization.Hydroxyethyl cellulose is one of the main ingredients in the lubricant KY Jelly. It is also a key ingredient in the formation of big bubbles as it possesses the ability to dissolve in water but also provide structural strength to the soap bubble.
Synonyms 2,2′-Disulfanediyldiethanol;
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 736.7
Molecular Formula C4H10O2S2
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
Melting Point 288-290ºC (dec.)
Flash Point 725 °F
Purity 98%+
Density 0.75 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.)
Solubility H₂O: ≤5 wt. % at 20 °C
Appearance Light brown
Application Used as adhesives, bonding aids, filling cement admixtures;Used as coatings and optical brightener additives, coating polymers, filter control additives;Used as wet strength enhancer, protective colloid, rebound and slip reducing agent, rheology control modifier;Used as a gelling and thickening agent in the development of biological structures for hydrophobic drugs
Storage 2-30 °C
Color Light brown
Complexity 999
Composition C29H52O21
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count 1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count 0
EC Number 618-387-5
Exact Mass 736.30010866
Feature Fast hydration; Strong water-based adhesion; Insensitive to ions and pH; High salt tolerance; Surfactant Compatibility
Form Light yellow powder
Grade Reagent Grade
Heavy Atom Count 50
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count 21
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count 11
LogP 0.35240
MDL Number MFCD00072770
Monoisotopic Mass 736.30010866
pH 5.0-8.0 (20 g/L,25℃)
Physical State Powder
Rotatable Bond Count 15
Shipping Ambient
Stability Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides
Storage Conditions Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container.
Topological Polar Surface Area 315 Ų
Viscosity ~145 mPa.s, 1 % in H₂O(20 °C)
WGK Germany 3
Knowledge & Learning Case Study Q&A

What is the molecular formula of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose?

The molecular formula of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is C29H52O21.

When was Hydroxyethyl Cellulose first created according to PubChem?

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose was first created on July 11, 2008.

What is the molecular weight of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose?

The molecular weight of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is 736.7 g/mol.

What are some synonyms for Hydroxyethyl Cellulose?

Some synonyms for Hydroxyethyl Cellulose include Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether and 2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose.

What is the InChIKey for Hydroxyethyl Cellulose?

The InChIKey for Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is CWSZBVAUYPTXTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

How many hydrogen bond donor count does Hydroxyethyl Cellulose have?

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose has 11 hydrogen bond donor count.

What is the topological polar surface area of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose?

The topological polar surface area of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is 315?2.

How many hydrogen bond acceptor count does Hydroxyethyl Cellulose have?

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose has 21 hydrogen bond acceptor count.

What is the XLogP3-AA value for Hydroxyethyl Cellulose?

The XLogP3-AA value for Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is -7.7.

How many rotatable bond count does Hydroxyethyl Cellulose have?

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose has 15 rotatable bond count.

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