Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose - HPMC

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) is a semi-synthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer that comes in a white powder. It is insoluble in anhydrous alcohol, ether, and chloroform.

Product Details

Formula:

C56H108O30

CAS Number:

9004-65-3

Also Known As:

HPMC; Hypromellose

Structure:

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applications:

HPMC is commonly used in the food industry as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and emulsifier. It also has applications in tile adhesives, cement, pharmaceuticals, paints and coatings, cosmetics, and detergents.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White to off-white powder

Density, g/cm3

1.39

Melting point, °C

225 - 230

Molecular weight, g/mol

15000-300000

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.520

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