OL 18 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the structure of cellulose nitrate?
A
CH2N3O11 - a nitric acid ester of cellulose
2
Q
what is the structure of cellulose acetate?
A
C12H16O8- an acetic acid ester of cellulose
3
Q
what is the structure of cellulose propionate?
A
C3H6O2- similar to cellulose acetate but also contains acetic anhydride and propionic anhydride