Ethyl cellulose

CAS: 9004-57-3

Ref. 02-H27621

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl cellulose
• Synonyms: ethylcellulose ethyl cellulose, 45cP, Aethylcellulose, Aquacoat, ETs, Ethocel, Ethylcellulose, Mfa-Em, O-Ethylcellulose, Surelease, Xlo-Vp, Nixon E/C, Ampacet E/C, Ethyl cellulose N-200, Cellulose ethylate, Cellulose, ethyl ether

Description

Ethyl cellulose is used as a food additive and as an emulsifier. It is also used as a film-former in coatings, hot-melt adhesives and transfer inks. Further, it is employed as a binder, filler, plastic coating and diluents of color. In addition to this, it is used in lacquers and plastic toughing. 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.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 448.48
• Formula: C₂₃H₂₄N₆O₄
• Color/Form: Powder or granules, White to cream to yellow to pale brown
• InChI key: ARSKJXYLLONUAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N