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Ether-ester derivatives of cellulose and their applications
Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
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Filing: 1978-09-20
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Granted: 1980-10-07
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Expires: 1998-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A novel cellulose derivative provided in this invention is a mixed ester of an alkoxy or hydroxyalkoxy substituted cellulose ether, prepared by the esterification reaction of the ether with succinic anhydride and an anhydride of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid. The cellulose derivatives are advantageous because of their capability of producing enteric coatings having sufficient flexibility without the use of a plasticizer as well as by their chemical and physical stability against moisture, and also by easy purification after completion of the esterification reaction. The coatings produced from the derivatives have a similar chemical and physical stability. The cellulose derivatives are useful for the enteric coating of pharmaceutical dosage forms and also for providing halation-preventing layers on photographic films.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiro Onda
- 👤 Hiroaki Muto
- 👤 Kazumasa Maruyama
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-03 05:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/20; A61K9/28; A61K9/2806; A61K9/2833; A61K9/286; A61K9/2866; C; C08; C08B; C08B13/00; G; G03; G03C; G03C1/00; G03C1/76; G03C1/825; G03C1/835
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A method of preparing a mixed ester selected from the class consisting of alkylcellulose, hydroxyalkylcellulose and hydroxyalkylalkylcellulose esterified with acidic succinyl groups expressed by the formula HO--CO--CH 2 CH 2 CO-- and acyl groups represented by the general formula R--CO-- where R is an aliphatic monovalent hydrocarbon group, which comprises esterifying a cellulose ether represented by the formula R.sup.1.sub.m R.sup.2.sub.n A where R 1 is a hydroxyalkyl group, R 2 is an alkyl group, A is a glucosic residue and m and n are each zero or a positive number not equal to zero simultaneously, with succinic anhydride and an anhydride of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A method of preparing a mixed ester selected from the class consisting of alkylcellulose, hydroxyalkylcellulose and hydroxyalkylalkylcellulose esterified with acidic succinyl groups expressed by the formula HO--CO--CH 2 CH 2 CO-- and acyl groups represented by the general formula R--CO-- where R is an aliphatic monovalent hydrocarbon group, which comprises esterifying a cellulose ether represented by the formula R.sup.1.sub.m R.sup.2.sub.n A where R 1 is a hydroxyalkyl group, R 2 is an alkyl group, A is a glucosic residue and m and n are each zero or a positive number not equal to zero simultaneously, with succinic anhydride and an anhydride of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the esterification is carried out in an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid as the reaction medium and in the presence of a carboxylate of an alkali metal as the catalyst.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the esterification is carried out in acetone or dimethylformamide as the reaction medium and in the presence of a basic catalyst.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein m and n have values such that m+n is at least 0.05.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cellulose ether is a hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cellulose ether is a hydroxypropylcellulose.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cellulose ether is a hydroxyethylcellulose.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cellulose ether is a methylcellulose.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
Mixed ester of a cellulose ether prepared according to the process defined in claim 1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
Mixed ester according to claim 9, wherein the average degree of substitution with the acidic succinyl groups or the acyl groups represented by the general formula R--CO-- is from 0.1 to 1.5 or from 0.05 to 2.0, respectively, per glucose unit of the cellulose structure.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for providing enterosoluble coatings on a solid dosage form which comprises applying a solution of a mixed ester of a cellulose ether in an organic solvent to the solid dosage form and drying, said mixed ester having been formed from esterifying alkylcellulose, hydroxyalkylcellulose, or hydroxyalkylalkylcellulose with acidic succinyl groups expressed by the formula HO--CO--CH 2 --CH 2 CO--, and acyl groups represented by the general formula R--CO-- where R is an aliphatic monovalent hydrocarbon group.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for providing enterosoluble coatings on a solid dosage form which comprises applying a solution of a mixed ester of a cellulose ether in an organic solvent to the solid dosage form and drying, said mixed ester having been formed from esterifying alkylcellulose, hydroxyalkylcellulose, or hydroxyalkylalkylcellulose with acidic succinyl groups expressed by the formula HO--CO--CH 2 --CH 2 CO--, and acyl groups represented by the general formula R--CO-- where R is an aliphatic monovalent hydrocarbon group.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
59 words
A solid dosage form with an entersoluble coating layer characterized in that the coating layer comprises a mixed ester of a cellulose ether from esterifying alkylcellulose, hydroxyalkylcellulose, or hydroxyalkylalkylcellulose with acidic succinyl groups expressed by the formula HO--CO--CH 2 --CH 2 CO--, and acryl groups represented by the general formula R--CO-- where R is an aliphatic monovalent hydrocargon group.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
59 words
A solid dosage form with an entersoluble coating layer characterized in that the coating layer comprises a mixed ester of a cellulose ether from esterifying alkylcellulose, hydroxyalkylcellulose, or hydroxyalkylalkylcellulose with acidic succinyl groups expressed by the formula HO--CO--CH 2 --CH 2 CO--, and acryl groups represented by the general formula R--CO-- where R is an aliphatic monovalent hydrocargon group.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
A solid dosage form according to claim 12 wherein said mixed ester is derived from a hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
A solid dosage form according to claim 12 wherein said mixed ester is derived from a hydroxypropylcellulose.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
A solid dosage form according to claim 12 wherein said mixed ester is derived from a hydroxyethylcellulose.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
A solid dosage form according to claim 12 wherein said mixed ester is derived from a methylcellulose.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for providing a halation preventing layer on the surface of a photographic film which comprises applying a solution of the mixed ester of a cellulose ether in an organic solvent to the surface of the photographic film and drying, said mixed ester having been formed from esterifying alkylcellulose, hydroxyalkylcellulose, or hydroxyalkylalkylcellulose with acidic succinyl groups expressed by the formula HO--CO--CH 2 --CH 2 CO--, and acyl groups represented by the general formula R--CO-- where R is an aliphatic monovalent hydrocarbon group.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for providing a halation preventing layer on the surface of a photographic film which comprises applying a solution of the mixed ester of a cellulose ether in an organic solvent to the surface of the photographic film and drying, said mixed ester having been formed from esterifying alkylcellulose, hydroxyalkylcellulose, or hydroxyalkylalkylcellulose with acidic succinyl groups expressed by the formula HO--CO--CH 2 --CH 2 CO--, and acyl groups represented by the general formula R--CO-- where R is an aliphatic monovalent hydrocarbon group.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
73 words
A photographic film provided with a halation preventing layer on one of its surface which comprises a halation preventing layer including the mixed ester of a cellulose ether as a vehicle resin, said mixed ester being formed from esterifying alkylcellulose, hydroxyalkylcellulose, or hydroxyalkylalkylcellulose with acidic succinyl groups expressed by the formula HO--CO--CH 2 --CH 2 CO--, and acyl groups represented by the general formula R--C-- where R is an aliphatic monovalent hydrocarbon group.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
73 words
A photographic film provided with a halation preventing layer on one of its surface which comprises a halation preventing layer including the mixed ester of a cellulose ether as a vehicle resin, said mixed ester being formed from esterifying alkylcellulose, hydroxyalkylcellulose, or hydroxyalkylalkylcellulose with acidic succinyl groups expressed by the formula HO--CO--CH 2 --CH 2 CO--, and acyl groups represented by the general formula R--C-- where R is an aliphatic monovalent hydrocarbon group.
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