Analysis method of absolute molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose

摘要

Provided is a method for determining the absolute molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose by using the light scattering method. More specifically, provided is a method for determining the absolute molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose comprising steps of carbanilating a portion or all of the hydroxyl groups of the low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, dissolving the carbanilated cellulose in a solvent to prepare a sample solution, and analyzing the resulting sample solution by subjecting it to gel permeation chromatography coupled with light scattering with a solvent identical or similar in kind to the solvent as a mobile phase.