Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose CAS# 9004-65-3
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Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose CAS# 9004-65-3

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (INN) is an abbreviation for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). It is a semi synthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer used in eye drops, as well as an excipient and controlled release component in oral medications. It is present in various commercial products.

As a food additive, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is an emulsifier, thickener, and suspension agent, and a substitute for animal gelatin. Its Codex Alimentarius code (E number) is E464.

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Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose CAS# 9004-65-3

Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose Basic information
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Product Name: Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
Synonyms: hpmcd;Hydroxymethylpropylcellulose;isoptoalkaline;isoptoplain;isoptotears;methocele,f,k;HydroxyPropylMethylCelluloseHpmcE15Lv;HydroxyPropylMethylCelluloseHpmcE5LvPremium
CAS: 9004-65-3
MF: C3H7O*
MW: 59.08708
EINECS: 618-389-6
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Mol File: 9004-65-3.mol
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose Structure
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose Chemical Properties
Melting point 225-230 °C
density 1.39
storage temp. room temp
solubility H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear to very faintly turbid, faintly yellow
form powder
color White to cream
Odor Odorless
Water Solubility SOLUBLE
Merck 14,4842
Stability: Stable. Solid is combustible, incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (9004-65-3)

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