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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, 28-30% methoxyl, 7-12% hydroxypropyl, viscosity (2% aq. soln., 20°C) 7500-14000 mPa.s

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CAS: 9004-65-3 | C56H108O30 | 1261.45 g/mol

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is used as an ophthalmic lubricant, an emulsifier and a thickening and suspending agent. It is widely used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations. It also acts as a food additive. Its eye drops are known as artificial tears, which are used to relieve eye dryness and soreness. It finds applications in various fields as tile adhesives, gypsum products, cosmetics, cement renders, contact lenses, detergents and cleaners.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 9004-65-3
Molecular Formula C56H108O30
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 1261.45
MDL Number MFCD00131360
InChI Key PUSNGFYSTWMJSK-GSZQVNRLSA-N
Synonym Methocel; HPMC
PubChem CID 57503849
IUPAC Name (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)-5-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxane;1-[[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-3,4,5-tris(2-hydroxypropoxy)-6-[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-4,5,6-tris(2-hydroxypropoxy)-2-(2-hydroxypropoxymethyl)oxan-
SMILES CC(COCC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2OCC(C)O)OCC(C)O)OCC(C)O)COCC(C)O)OCC(C)O)OCC(C)O)OCC(C)O)O.COCC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2OC)OC)OC)COC)OC)OC)OC

Specifications

Quantity 2.5 kg
Merck Index 14,4842
Solubility Information Miscible with water,ethanol,ether,acetone and organic solvents.
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, 28 to 30% methoxyl, 7 to 12% hydroxypropyl, viscosity (2% aq. soln., 20°C) 7500 to 14000mPa.s
RTECSNumber NF9125000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

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