Hydroxypropylcellulose HPC

Product Name : Hydroxypropylcellulose HPC

CAS : 9004-64-2

Molecular formula ：C₃H₇O *

Molecular Weight  : 59.08708:

Product Description :
Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a derivative of cellulose with both water solubility and organic solubility. It is used as a topical ophthalmic protectant and lubricant.

Product Use :
It is used to treat medical conditions characterized by insufficient tear production such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca), recurrent corneal erosions, decreased corneal sensitivity, exposure and neuroparalytic keratitis. HPC is also used as a lubricant for artificial eyes.
As a food additive, HPC is used as a thickener, a low level binder and as an emulsion stabiliser with E number E463. In pharmaceuticals it is used as a disintegrant, and a binder, in tablets.
HPC is used as a sieving matrix for DNA separations by capillary and microchip electrophoresis.