English Name | Cellulose Acetate Butyrate |
English Synonyms | CAB; Cellaburate |
CAS Number | 9004-36-8 |
Molecular Formula | [C₆H₇O₂(OC(O)CH₃)ₐ(OC(O)CH₂CH₂CH₃)ᵧ(OH)₂]ₙ (Variable composition - a + b + c = 3) |
Molecular Weight | ~12,000-70,000 g/mol (Variable by substitution level) • 318.233 is incorrect ** |
Molecular Structure | 
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Melting Point | 195-205°C (Thermoplastic behavior) |
Applications | • High-clarity plastic substrates |
• Weather-resistant films |
• Coating leveling agent & film-former |
• Automotive paints and inks |
Safety Phrases | S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes |
Upstream Raw Materials | Acetic Acid, Acetic Anhydride, Butyric Acid, Butyric Anhydride |