Ethyl cellulose
Ethyl cellulose
Ethyl cellulose
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Ethyl cellulose

CAS: 9004-57-3 | C23H24N6O4 | 448.483 g/mol
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H27621.MD
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250 mg
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS9004-57-3
IUPAC Name2-[butyl({4-[2-(2,6-dicyano-4-nitrophenyl)diazen-1-yl]-3-methylphenyl})amino]ethyl acetate
Molecular FormulaC23H24N6O4
InChI KeyARSKJXYLLONUAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCN(CCOC(C)=O)C1=CC(C)=C(C=C1)N=NC1=C(C=C(C=C1C#N)[N+]([O-])=O)C#N
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormPowder or granules
Appearance (Color)White to cream to yellow to pale brown
Assay (unspecified)44.0-51.0% ethoxy groups
Viscosity8-12 cP (5% in 80/20 toluene/ethanol, 25?C)
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.

Applications
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.
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General References:

  1. Davidovich-Pinhas, M.; Barbut, S.; Marangon, A. G. The gelation of oil using ethyl cellulose. Carbohydr. Polym. 2015, 117, 869-878.
  2. Djerafi, R.; Masmoudi, Y.; Crampon, C.; Meniai, A.; Badens, E. Supercritical anti-solvent precipitation of ethyl cellulose. J. Supercrit. Fluids 2015, 105, 92-98.