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Hydroxypropyl cellulose

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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CAS Number:
9004-64-2
MDL number:
MFCD00132688
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

hydroxypropyl cellulose

autoignition temp.

752 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

density

0.5 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

InChI

1S/C12H20N2/c1-5-12(13)11-7-6-10(14(3)4)8-9(11)2/h6-8,12H,5,13H2,1-4H3

InChI key

RRHXDYJWVYFMKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Hydroxypropyl cellulose USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Ocular System

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Arden H Wander et al.
The ocular surface, 7(3), 154-162 (2009-07-29)
Options for extending the duration of tear film protection in dry eyes include artificial tear formulations with enhanced viscosity/polymeric systems, ocular ointments and gels, and, recently, the hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert (Lacrisert(R); distributed by Aton Pharma, Inc., Lawrenceville, NJ, USA).

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