| Description |
Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a derivative of cellulose being soluble in both water and organic acid. It is excellent in trapping water and preventing water loss. It can be used to treat diseases associated with insufficient tear production such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, recurrent corneal erosions, decreased corneal sensitivity, and exposure and neuroparalytic keratitis. It is also used as a lubricant of artificial eyes. It can also be used as a thickener, an emulsion stabilizer and binder. Moreover, it can be used as a sieving matrix for DNA separation through capillary and microchip electrophoresis. It is also the major ingredient of Cellugel, which is used in book conservation. |
| References |
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00840
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroxypropyl_cellulose |
| Chemical Properties |
White or yellowish-white powder or granules, hygroscopic after drying |
| Uses |
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose is used in the synthesis of nanoparticle carriers for drug delivery. |
| Uses |
As emulsifier, stabilizer, whipping aid, protective colloid, film former or thickener in foods; as binder in ceramics and glazes; in hair and cosmetic Preparations; in vacuum-formed containers and blow-molded bottles; as suspending agent in PVC polymerization. Pharmaceutic aid (tablet coating agent). |
| Definition |
A cellulose ether with hydroxypropyl substitution. |
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