it is a hydrophobic cellulose derivative that is very strong, but also very brittle. Its hydrophobic properties can be used to prolong drug release when used in combination with other polymers.
| Product Name: | Ethyl cellulose |
| Synonyms: | ampacete/c;aquacoat;aquacoatecd30;aquacoatecd30fmc;cellulose,triethylether;celluloseethyl;nixone/c;spt50cps |
| CAS: | 9004-57-3 |
| MF: | C23H24N6O4 |
| MW: | 448.47446 |
| EINECS: | 618-384-9 |