Ethyl cellulose

Ethyl cellulose
Names
Other names
Cellulose, ethyl ether; ethylated cellulose; ethylcellulose; E462
Identifiers
9004-57-3 YesY
UNII 7Z8S9VYZ4B N
Properties
variable
Molar mass variable
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Ethyl cellulose is a derivative of cellulose in which some of the hydroxyl groups on the repeating glucose units are converted into ethyl ether groups. The number of ethyl groups can vary depending on the manufacturer.

It is mainly used as a thin-film coaterial.

Ethyl cellulose is used as a food additive as an emulsifier (E462).

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