| Hydroxyethyl cellulose | |
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Other names
Cellulose, hydroxyethyl ether; hydroxyethylcellulose; 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 9004-62-0 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | variable |
| Molar mass | variable |
| Melting point |
140 °C |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | MSDS |
| (verify) (what is: /?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products.[1] Hydroxyethyl cellulose and methyl cellulose are frequently used with hydrophobic drugs in capsule formulations, to improve the drugs' dissolution in the gastrointestinal fluids. This process is known as "Hydrophilization".