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Low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose

US6380381B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 17, 2000
Grant dateApr 30, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08B11/08
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose exhibiting good granulation characteristics and tablet properties. Specifically, there is provided low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose having a hydroxypropoxyl content in the range of 5.0 to 16.0% by weight and an apparent average degree of polymerization in the range of 350 to 700.

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