Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose

Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from 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
ECHA InfoCard	100.109.039
UNII	0MGW7Q3QG4 Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID001009742
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). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

See also

• Methylcellulose
• Hydroxyethyl cellulose