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cellulose acetate

Term ID
CHEBI:145232
Synonyms
  • acetate cotton
  • acetate ester of cellulose
  • Acetose
  • acetylcellulose
  • Allogel
  • Ampacet
  • Celanese acetate
  • Cellidor
  • Cellomold
  • Cellon
  • Clearsite
  • Duoflux
  • Fibestos
  • Kabroloid
  • Kodapak
  • Lumarith
  • Nixon C/A
  • Plastacele
  • Stripmix
  • Strux
  • Systolite
  • Tenite I
  • Tulox
  • Zylonite
Definition
A glucan derivative obtained through the esterification of cellulose by acetic anhydride or acetic acid, resulting in the substitution of some of the hydroxy groups of cellulose by acetyl groups. It is used in a variety of applications including base material for photographic film, clothing, membrane filters, coatings, food packaging, and as a frame material for eyeglasses.
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is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from cellulose acetate
Phenotype where environments contain cellulose acetate
Phenotype modified by environments containing cellulose acetate
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