HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether derived from natural plant cellulose.

CAS:

9004-65-3

Formula:

C₁₀H₂₀O₆

Molar Weight

10,000 – 1,500,000 g/mol

Melting Point

~190–200°C

Boiling Point

not applicable

Density

~1.3 g/cm³

Forms

Fine powder, granular powder, pharmaceutical-grade powder

Odor

Odorless or slightly characteristic cellulose odor

Key applications

Enhances viscosity for stable formulations.
Improves water retention in mixtures.
Provides excellent film-forming capability.
Acts as binder in solid products.
Stabilizes emulsions across various systems.

Industries

Pharmaceuticals and drug delivery
Construction materials and coatings
Cosmetics and personal care
Food and beverage processing
Paints, adhesives, and specialty chemicals

Hypromellose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, HPMC, Cellulose Hydroxypropyl Methyl Ether

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