NameHydroxypropyl methyl cellulose

NameHydroxypropyl methyl cellulose

EINECS220-971-6

Molecular FormulaC3H8O2xCH4Ox

CAS Registry Number9004-65-3

Synonyms:Hypromellose; Methocel 856N; MC 400; Metolose; Accel R 100; Marpolose 60MP5; (HYDROXYPROPYL)METHYL CELLULOSE; HydroxyPropylMethylCellulose; HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYL CELLULOSE(HPMC); HPMC-Industrial grade; Cellulose ether for PVC -Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose; 2-HydroxyPropylMethylEther(Cellulos); Methyl Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose; hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose(HPMC); Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose; Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC); HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE; HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methyl cellulose); Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose; ; HYDROXY PROPYL METHYL CELLULOSE (HPMC); Hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose; Hydroxymethyl propyl cellulose; Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose(HPMC or MHPC); 2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose; Marpolose MP 4000; Synchron-Oral; Methylhydroxypropylcellulosum; Hypromellosum [Latin]; Methocel MK 4; Isopto Frin; Culminal 20000PFR; Methofas PM; 8063-82-9; 137397-89-8; Hipromelosa [Spanish]; Cesca HPC 50; Marpolose EMP-H; Pharmacoat 645; Isopto Tears; HPMC(Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose); Hpmcd; Benecel MP 943W; 71373-07-4; 137397-91-2; 171544-38-0; Estivin II; Methocel E, F, J, K; HPMC 20000PV; Methocel HG; Walocel MK 3.000PF; Methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose; Methocel F; DP 1209; Marpolose 90MP4000; Isopto alkaline; TC 5 (cellulose derivative); Hydroxypropylmethylcellulosum; Marpolose 65MP400; Walocel MW 60GA; Methocel 228; Courlose HPM; Pharmacoat 606; 65607-39-8; TC 5E; Methocel E,F,K; Tearisol; Carbohydrate gum; HPM 100DS; Hipromelosa [INN-Spanish]; 125053-98-7; 39363-71-8; Pharmacoat 603; Pharmacoat HPMC 615; Marpolose 90MP15000; Celacol HPM 5000; MOPTs; Celacol HPM 450; 12673-53-9; Ultra Tears; 137397-90-1; Methocel 240S; Marpolose 65MP4000; Cellulose,ethers,2-hydroxypropyl methyl ether; Benecel MP 363C; Isopto plain; Cellulose hydroxypropyl methyl ether; Methocel 20-231; Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; Culminal MHPC; CELLULOSE, 2-HYDROXYPROPYL METHYL ETHER (R=CH3; (CH3)2CH); 68073-10-9; Methocel 4FM-PRG; Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl methyl ether; Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 1828; Synchron; EM 1100 (cellulose derivative); TC 5R; 11106-33-5; Tears Naturale; Methyl cellulose, propylene glycol ether; 2-Hydroxypropyl cellulose methyl ether; Methocel K; Hypromellosum [INN-Latin]; Metolose SH; DP 1208; Noigel 0215H; Methocel 20-333; Methocel 311; Viscontran MHPC 50; 59029-31-1; HPMC; 37341-76-7; Methocel 227; Methocel E; Benecel MP 943; Methocel 40-202; Methocel J; Goniosol; 62683-26-5; Celacol HPM 15000DS;

Chemical Properties

Appearancewhite to off-white powder

Molecular Weight318.233

Density1.39

Boiling Point1101.5°C at 760 mmHg

Melting Point1.39

Flash Point619.9°C

Storage TemperatureStore in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

SolubilitySOLUBLE

StabilityStable. Solid is combustible, incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

UsageUsed as a emulsifier, film former, protective colloid, stabilizer, suspending agent, or thickener in foods