Aim To study the effect of the solvation in cellulose derivative solutions on the thermodynamic compatibility. Methods The theoretical analysis and the experiment data of the thermodynamic compatibility are used. Results An equation relating the stoichiometry of solvation between solvents molecule and cellulose derivative to the limit of compatibility was established. Conclusion The main factors of effect on the thermodynamic compatibility is the extent of solvation in the state of solvation. The extent of solvation is connected with molar volume ratio of solvent to glucopyranose ring and solvation parameters z .