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cellulose acetate

CHEBI:CHEBI_145232

Definition

A glucan derivative obtained through the esterification of cellulose by acetic anhydride or acetic acid, resulting in the substitution of some of the hydroxy groups of cellulose by acetyl groups. It is used in a variety of applications including base material for photographic film, clothing, membrane filters, coatings, food packaging, and as a frame material for eyeglasses.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
(C10H14O7)n.H2O
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • acetate cotton
  • acetate ester of cellulose
  • Acetose
  • acetylcellulose
  • Allogel
  • Ampacet
  • Celanese acetate
  • Cellidor
  • Cellomold
  • Cellon
  • Clearsite
  • Duoflux
  • Fibestos
  • Kabroloid
  • Kodapak
  • Lumarith
  • Nixon C/A
  • Plastacele
  • Stripmix
  • Strux
  • Systolite
  • Tenite I
  • Tulox
  • Zylonite

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
1425216
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Cellulose_acetate

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