Hydroxypropyl cellulose

Hydroxypropyl cellulose

Names
Other names Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl ether; oxypropylated cellulose; E463; hyprolose
Identifiers
CAS Number	9004-64-2 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1201471 N
ChemSpider	none
DrugBank	DB00840 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.116.338
E number	E463 (thickeners, ...)
UNII	0A7M0N7SPE Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID90998705 DTXSID6044270, DTXSID90998705
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

Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a derivative of cellulose with both water solubility and organic solubility. It is used as an excipient, and topical ophthalmic protectant and lubricant.