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Cellulose acetate

average Mn ~50,000 by GPC

Synonym(s):

Acetylcellulose, Cellulose & cellulose derivatives

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CAS Number:
9004-35-7
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00081496
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form

powder

mol wt

average Mn ~50,000 by GPC

extent of labeling

39.7 wt. % acetyl

impurities

≤3.0% water

refractive index

n20/D 1.475 (lit.)

density

1.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O1[C@H](C(C(C(C1COC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)O[C@@H]2C(OC(C(C2OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)COC(=O)C

InChI

1S/C28H38O19/c1-11(29)37-9-19-21(39-13(3)31)23(40-14(4)32)26(43-17(7)35)28(46-19)47-22-20(10-38-12(2)30)45-27(44-18(8)36)25(42-16(6)34)24(22)41-15(5)33/h19-28H,9-10H2,1-8H3/t19?,20?,21?,22-,23?,24?,25?,26?,27?,28+/m1/s1

InChI key

WOTQVEKSRLZRSX-OLIDUAMRSA-N

General description

Cellulose acetate (CA) is a class of cellulose based esters which can be produced by a reaction of cellulose with acetic acid and acetic anhydride. It can be used in a variety of forms such as films, membranes, and fibers. It can be used as a biodegradable polymer in medical and automotive applications.

Application

CA can be used as a material in packaging, clothing and pharmaceuticals industries. It can also be used in the formation of polymeric electrolyte for the fabrication of electrochemical devices like fuel cells, solar cells and supercapacitors.

Features and Benefits

  • High purity grade , biodegradable suitable for demanding industrial and research applications.
  • High Molecular weight for enhanced strength, film forming properties and adhesion
  • Offered in powder form easy to handle, measure, and dissolve.
  • Low moisture content ensures stability and prevents hydrolysis during storage and processing.
  • The refractive index makes it suitable for lenses, coatings, and display technologies.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

nwg

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

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MKCZ1615
MKCZ8573
MKCX3343
0000388808
0000238447

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Properties and applications of cellulose acetate
Macromolecular Symposia, 262(1), 89-96 (2008)
Investigation of bio polymer electrolyte based on cellulose acetate-ammonium nitrate for potential use in electrochemical devices
Monisha S, et al.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 157(4), 38-47 (2017)
Additive manufacturing of cellulosic materials with robust mechanics and antimicrobial functionality
Pattinson SW and Hart AJ
Advanced Materials Technologies, 2(4), 1600084-1600084 (2017)
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