Ethyl cellulose
ALDRICH/247499 - viscosity 100 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.), extent of labeling: 48% ethoxyl
CAS Number: 9004-57-3
MDL Number: MFCD00131037
Product Type: Chemical
| autoignition temp. | 698 °F |
| concentration | 48.0-49.5% |
| density | 1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| extent of labeling | 48% ethoxyl |
| form | powder or granules |
| InChI | 1S/C28H54O11/c1-9-29-17-1 |
| InChI key | MINRZDZESGXKDM-OLIDUAMRSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | O1[C@H](C(C(C(C1COCC)OCC) |
| transition temp | softening point 155 °C |
| viscosity | 100 cP, 5 % in toluene/ethanol 80:20(lit.) |
| Application: | Ethyl cellulose can be used: • To prepare polymeric microcapsules of Alachlor and Metolachlor to study their controlled-release properties. • As a core matrix to synthesize biphasic drug release nanofibers. • To prepare wax-based solid dispersion pellets with excellent floating and sustained-release ability. |
| General description: | Ethyl cellulose is a non-toxic, physiologicallyinert, and stable hydrophobic polymer. It is widely used in the preparation ofsustained release matrices for drug delivery systems. |
| Packaging: | 100, 500 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 | 1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12162002 |

