Hydroxyethyl cellulose

• CAT Number: R070080
• CAS Number: 9004-62-0
• Molecular Formula: C29H52O21
• Molecular Weight: 736.714
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose ether
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: 5-[6-[[3,4-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-5-[4-hydroxy-3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyloxane-3,4-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C29H52O21/c1-10-15(34)16(35)24(13(8-33)45-10)49-28-20(39)18(37)25(50-29-26(43-5-4-30)21(40)23(42-3)12(7-32)47-29)14(48-28)9-44-27-19(38)17(36)22(41-2)11(6-31)46-27/h10-40H,4-9H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: CWSZBVAUYPTXTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1C(C(C(C(O1)CO)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)COC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)OC)O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)OC)O)OCCO)O)O)O)O

Hydroxyethyl cellulose (Cat.No:R070080) is a water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose. It finds extensive use in various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food, as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent. Its ability to modify viscosity and improve texture makes it valuable in a wide range of applications.