
Hydroxy-propylmethylcellulose
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Hydroxy-propyl Methylcellulose, HPMC or Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose The name describes the structure of the molecule: "Hydroxy-propyl": Represents the presence of hydroxyl groups (OH) attached to the propyl group (-CH2-CH2-CH2-) in the molecule. These hydroxypropyl groups confer hydrophilic properties to HPMC. "Methylcellulose": Indicates the...