Cellulose acetate
ALDRICH/419028 - average Mn ~50,000 by GPC
Synonym: Acetylcellulose
CAS Number: 9004-35-7
MDL Number: MFCD00081496
Product Type: Chemical
density | 1.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
extent of labeling | 39.7 wt. % acetyl |
form | powder |
impurities | ≤3.0% water |
mol wt | average Mn ~50,000 by GPC |
refractive index | n |
Application: | CA can be used as a material in packaging, clothing and pharmaceuticals industries. It can also be used in the formation of polymeric electrolyte for the fabrication of electrochemical devices like fuel cells, solar cells and supercapacitors. |
General description: | Cellulose acetate (CA) is a class of cellulose based esters which can be produced by a reaction of cellulose with acetic acid and acetic anhydride. It can be used in a variety of forms such as films, membranes, and fibers. It can be used as a biodegradable polymer in medical and automotive applications. |
Packaging: | 25, 500 g in poly bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | nwg |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Density | 1.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 12162002 |