Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.

Name: Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047143

About Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.

Ethyl cellulose is a carbohydrate in BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. grade carrying the CAS registry number 9004-57-3. The compound has the formula C20H38O11, corresponding to a molecular weight of 454.5 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-[4,5-diethoxy-2-(ethoxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxane-3,4-diol. Alternative names: Ethyl cellulose viscosity 20cP and Ethyl cellulose pound EC pound(c).

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Key uses span glycobiology research, microbiology media and biochemical assays. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Ethyl cellulose in 500 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Larger quantities and custom packaging are available. Request a quote for pricing and lead time.

Typical applications

Glycobiology research
Microbiology media
Biochemical assays

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.
Catalogue No.	VQ-047143
CAS Number	9004-57-3
IUPAC name	2-[4,5-diethoxy-2-(ethoxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxane-3,4-diol
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₃₈O₁₁
Molecular weight	454.5 g/mol
Exact mass	454.2414
Grade	BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.
HSN code	39123911
InChIKey	ZZSNKZQZMQGXPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOCC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC)OCC)OCC)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)OC)O)O
PubChem CID	24832091

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 11
TPSA	135 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 9004-57-3

Ethyl cellulose, 100 cPs

CAS: 9004-57-3
Formula: C₂₀H₃₈O₁₁
MW: 454.5 g/mol

VQ-018804

Ethyl cellulose, 18-22 CPS

CAS: 9004-57-3
Formula: C₂₀H₃₈O₁₁
MW: 454.5 g/mol

VQ-018805

Ethyl cellulose, 48.0-49.5% (w/w) ethoxyl basis

CAS: 9004-57-3
Formula: C₂₀H₃₈O₁₁
MW: 454.5 g/mol

VQ-002487

Ethyl cellulose, low viscosity, 7 CPS

CAS: 9004-57-3
Formula: C₂₀H₃₈O₁₁
MW: 454.5 g/mol

VQ-018806

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. is 9004-57-3. It is also known as Ethyl cellulose viscosity 20cP, Ethyl cellulose pound EC pound(c).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.?

Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. has the molecular formula C20H38O11 and a molecular weight of 454.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-[4,5-diethoxy-2-(ethoxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxane-3,4-diol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. can I order?

We supply Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. in BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. grade, in 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Ethyl cellulose, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.