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191892

Hydroxypropyl cellulose

average Mw ~370,000, powder, 20 mesh particle size (99% through)

Synonym(s):

HPC

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
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description

biological oxygen demand (BOD) 14,000 ppm

form

powder

autoignition temp.

752 °F

mol wt

average Mw ~370,000

impurities

<5 wt. %

particle size

20 mesh (99% through)

pH

5.0-8.5

interfacial tension mineral oil

12.5 dyn/cm, 0.1 wt. % in H2O (vs. mineral oil)

viscosity

150-400 cP, 2 wt. % in H2O(25 °C, Brookfield, spindle #2) (60 rpm)(lit.)

solubility

H2O: insoluble (above 45 °C)
polar organic solvents: soluble

density

0.5 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

N(C)(C)c1cc(c(cc1)C(N)CC)C

InChI

1S/C12H20N2/c1-5-12(13)11-7-6-10(14(3)4)8-9(11)2/h6-8,12H,5,13H2,1-4H3

InChI key

RRHXDYJWVYFMKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a nonionic derivativeof cellulose. It is a thermosensitive, biodegradable polymer with low criticalsolution temperature.

Application

Hydroxypropyl cellulose can be used to prepare composite nanospheres for drug delivery systems. Hydroxypropyl methacrylate/hydroxy cellulose graft copolymers can be used as matrices for controlled-release tablets. It can also be used as an electrolyte additive to prepare gel polymerelectrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Homendra Naorem et al.
Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy, 101, 67-73 (2012-10-27)
The formation constant of triiodide ions from iodine-iodide equilibrium in aqueous-organic solvent or polymer mixed media have been determined spectrophotometrically at three different temperatures 20, 30 and 40°C. The organic solvents chosen for the study are ethylene glycol, 2-methoxy ethanol
Arden H Wander et al.
The ocular surface, 7(3), 154-162 (2009-07-29)
Options for extending the duration of tear film protection in dry eyes include artificial tear formulations with enhanced viscosity/polymeric systems, ocular ointments and gels, and, recently, the hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert (Lacrisert(R); distributed by Aton Pharma, Inc., Lawrenceville, NJ, USA).
Alexandre Monteiro et al.
Drug development and industrial pharmacy, 39(2), 266-283 (2012-04-17)
Nanoparticles of BCS Class II drugs are produced in wet stirred media mills operating in batch or recirculation mode with the goal of resolving the poor water-solubility issue. Scant information is available regarding the continuous production of drug nanoparticles via
Jianjun Yang et al.
International orthopaedics, 37(3), 515-521 (2012-11-28)
The aim of this study was to determine whether hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC) coating of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) artificial ligaments enhances graft osseointegration in the bone tunnel. Thirty New Zealand white rabbits underwent artificial ligament graft transplantation in the bilateral proximal tibia
Weibin Deng et al.
Drug development and industrial pharmacy, 39(2), 290-298 (2012-04-25)
The objective of this study was to improve the dissolution rate and to enhance the stability of a poorly water-soluble and low glass-trasition temperature (T(g)) model drug, fenofibrate, in low molecular weight grades of hydroxypropylcellulose matrices produced by hot-melt extrusion

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