Chemistry:Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose

Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose

Names
Other names 2-hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose, Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl methyl ether, Methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose
Identifiers
CAS Number	9032-42-2 Y
ChemSpider	none
UNII	0MGW7Q3QG4 Y
Properties
Chemical formula	variable
Molar mass	variable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose.

See also

• Methylcellulose
• Hydroxyethyl cellulose