Hypromellose Phthalate
DEFINITION
Hypromellose Phthalate is a monophthalic acid ester of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. It contains methoxy (–OCH3), hydroxypropoxy (–OCH2CHOHCH3), and phthalyl (o-carboxybenzoyl; C8H5O3) groups. It contains NLT 21.0% and NMT 35.0% of phthalyl groups, calculated on the anhydrous basis.