Hydroxypropyl cellulose
ALDRICH/191884 - average Mw ~100,000, powder, 20 mesh particle size (99% through)
CAS Number: 9004-64-2
MDL Number: MFCD00132688
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 191884-100G
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This image depicts SKU: 191884-250G
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This image depicts SKU: 191884-5G
This image depicts SKU: 191884-5G
| autoignition temp. | 752 °F |
| density | 0.5 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| description | biological oxygen demand (BOD) 14,000 ppm |
| form | powder |
| impurities | <5 wt. % |
| interfacial tension mineral oil | 12.5 dyn/cm, 0.1 wt. % in H2O (vs. mineral oil) |
| mol wt | average Mw ~100,000 |
| particle size | 20 mesh (99% through) |
| pH | 5.0-8.5 |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| solubility | polar organic solvents: soluble |
| viscosity | 65-175 cP, 5 wt. % in H2O(25 °C, Brookfield, spindle #1) (30 rpm)(lit.) |
| Application: | Hydroxypropyl cellulose can be used in the following applications:• HPC is soluble in organic solvents which makes it suitable for the preparation of polymer gel electrolytes for electrochemical devices. The network-forming ability of HPC can improve the mechanical and electrical properties of gel electrolytes. • Electrospun hydroxypropyl cellulose nanofibres can be used to develop drug delivery systems for a variety of hydrophobic drugs. • Hydroxypropylcellulose combined with an effervescent agent like sodium carbonate can be usedas a binder and functional material to prepare floating tablets for thecontrolled release of ofloxacin. |
| General description: | Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a neutral polysaccharide prepared by reacting propylene oxide with alkali cellulose at high temperatures and pressure. It is soluble in water and many polar organic solvents. HPC is widely used as a food additive and in drug delivery systems. |
| Packaging: | 5, 100, 250 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Density | 0.5 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |