answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Cellulose has 3 hydroxyl (OH) groups on each glucose unit. Methyl cellulose replaces these hydroxyl groups with methoxy (OCH3) groups. Therefore it follows that these groups are now replaced with ethoxy groups or (OCH2CH3) groups.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Difference between methyl cellulose and ethyl cellulose?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Is ethyl methyl ketone covalent bonded?

The bonds in ethyl methyl ketone are covalent.


What is the difference between ethyl and methyl alcohol?

Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, is madeof molecules containing one methyl group, with a chemical structure of CH3-OH. Methanol is highly toxic if inhaled, drunk, or absorbed through the skin and can cause blindness. Ethyl alcohol is the same as ethanol or grain alcohol. I has two methyl groups and looks like CH3-CH3-OH. This is the type of alcohol found in the alcoholic beverages people consume. Both compounds are organic and are good solvents and fixatives.


Reaction between methyl ethyl ketone and water?

They don't react with each other.


How methyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol?

First we have to know the difference between methyl and ethyl and alcohol groups: A methyl group chemical formula is CH3- , of an ethyl group it is C2H5- , and alcohol group means the group contains -OH So methyl alcohol is methanol, CH3OH, and ethyl alcohol is ethanol, CH3CH2OH.


How do you prepare 2-methyl-2-butanol from ethyl magnesium bromide?

acetone + ethyl magnesium bromide = 2-methyl-2-butanol


Are MEK and MEK peroxide the same thing?

Not MEK (methyl ethyl ketone), MEK peroxide (methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, which is trimeric).


Chemical composition of cpvc solvent cement?

cyclohexanol,methyl ethyl keaton,tetra, pvc resin


Is Methyl Ethyl Ketone volatile?

yes


What is a lower alkyl?

methyl, ethyl, propyl


What is CH3 or C2H5?

The methyl and ethyl groups, respectively.


Does Coconut fruit carries Methyl-ethyl?

Yes


Which shows maximum hydrogen bonding with wate.is it methyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol?

Methyl alcohol