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HEMC

Also known as Hydroxy Ethyl Methyl Cellulose

CAS 9032-42-2Formula C34H66O24Molar mass 858.88 g/mol
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HEMC chemical structure, C34H66O24, CAS 9032-42-2
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CAS number
9032-42-2
Formula
C34H66O24
Molar mass
858.88 g/mol
HS code
294000
Category
Thickeners and rheology modifiers

What is HEMC?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

HEMC is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C34H66O24 and a molar mass of 858.88 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 9032-42-2. The IUPAC name is ethane-1,2-diol, (2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol, (2S,3S,4R,5S,6S)-2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)-5-[(2R,3S,4R,5S,6S)-3,4,5-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxane.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
ethane-1,2-diol, (2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol, (2S,3S,4R,5S,6S)-2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)-5-[(2R,3S,4R,5S,6S)-3,4,5-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxane
CAS number
9032-42-2
Molecular formula
C34H66O24
INCI name
METHYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, METHYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE/PPG-14 CROSSPOLYMER
InChIKey
JTWZVKMWOCBJEV-KLLFFGQPSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H38O11.C12H22O11.C2H6O2/c1-21-9-11-13(23-3)15(24-4)18(27-7)20(30-11)31-14-12(10-22-2)29-19(28-8)17(26-6)16(14)25-5;13-1-3-5(15)6(16)9(19)12(22-3)23-10-4(2-14)21-11(20)8(18)7(10)17;3-1-2-4/h11-20H,9-10H2,1-8H3;3-20H,1-2H2;3-4H,1-2H2/t11-,12-,13-,14-,15+,16+,17-,18-,19-,20+;3-,4-,5-,6+,7-,8-,9-,10-,11-,12+;/m00./s1
Canonical SMILES
COCC1OC(OC2C(COC)OC(OC)C(OC)C2OC)C(OC)C(OC)C1OC.OCC1OC(OC2C(CO)OC(O)C(O)C2O)C(O)C(O)C1O.OCCO
Isomeric SMILES
COC[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O1)O[C@H]2[C@@H](O[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]2OC)OC)OC)COC)OC)OC)OC.C(CO)O.C([C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O1)O[C@H]2[C@@H](O[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]2O)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Hydroxy Ethyl Methyl Cellulose

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
858.88 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
858.3944 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-6.59calc.
Topological polar surface area
331.5 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
10calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
24calc.
Rotatable bonds
17calc.
Heavy atoms
58calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
20calc.
Components
3calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (3 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCC(OC2CCCOC2)OC1

C1CCC(OC2CCCOC2)OC1

2 rings, 13 atoms.

536 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

HEMC suppliers

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name METHYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE/PPG-14 CROSSPOLYMER(emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling)

Functional uses

  • Adhesion/cohesion promoter
  • Film former
  • Stabilizing agent
  • Thickening agent
  • Viscosity modifier

Cosmetic functions

  • Emulsion stabilising
  • Light stabilizer
  • Viscosity controlling

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce, Regulatory flags: Exempt from Chemical Data Reporting

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code HEMC is traded under.

HS 2940.00Indicative HS code

Sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37…

World exports in 2024
$1.4B
−5.4% vs 2023, imports $1.42B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany23.7%
  2. China20.6%
  3. United States11.5%
Top importers
  1. United States14.0%
  2. Japan7.4%
  3. Germany6.1%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for HEMC is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about HEMC, based on the data on this page

What is HEMC?

HEMC is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C34H66O24 and a molar mass of 858.88 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 9032-42-2.

What is the CAS number of HEMC?

The CAS registry number of HEMC is 9032-42-2.

What is the molecular formula and weight of HEMC?

The molecular formula of HEMC is C34H66O24 and its molar mass is 858.88 g/mol.

What is HEMC used for?

Use classes: Cosmetics.

Is HEMC hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for HEMC is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of HEMC?

HEMC is usually classified under HS code 294000 (Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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