Hydroxypropyl cellulose [9004-64-2]

Biological Activity

Hydroxypropyl cellulose (hydroxypropyl cellulose) is a semi-synthetic organic compound. It is a white or off-white powder, insoluble in benzene and ether at room temperature, soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol and other polar organic solvents. It is also used as an emulsifier and stabilizer for cosmetics and food.

Chemical Information

Molecular Weight	59.087
Formula	C3H7O*
CAS Number	9004-64-2
Solubility (25°C)	Soluble in Water and Ethanol
Storage	Powder          -20°C   3 years ;  4°C   2 years In solvent       -80°C   6 months ;  -20°C   1 month

References

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[2] Hoon Yi, et al. Sensors (Basel). Colorimetric Sensor Based on Hydroxypropyl Cellulose for Wide Temperature Sensing Range

[3] Andreas Niederquell, et al. Mol Pharm. Hydroxypropyl Cellulose for Drug Precipitation Inhibition: From the Potential of Molecular Interactions to Performance Considering Microrheology

[4] Shuchun Gan, et al. Int J Biol Macromol. Hydroxypropyl cellulose enhanced ionic conductive double-network hydrogels

[5] Christopher M Walters, et al. Biomacromolecules. Iridescent Cellulose Nanocrystal Films Modified with Hydroxypropyl Cellulose