Catalog Number
ACM9004346-8
IUPAC Name
(6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(3S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol
Synonyms
Cellulose, microcrystalline
Molecular Weight
342.3g/mol
Molecular Formula
(C12H20O10)n
Canonical SMILES
C(C1[C@H](C(C(C(O1)O)O)O)O[C@H]2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O)O
InChI
GUBGYTABKSRVRQ-WFVLMXAXSA-N
InChI Key
InChI=1S/C12H22O11/c13-1-3-5(15)6(16)9(19)12(22-3)23-10-4(2-14)21-11(20)8(18)7(10)17/h3-20H,1-2H2/t3?,4?,5?,6?,7?,8?,9?,10-,11?,12+/m1/s1
Boiling Point
Decomposes (NIOSH, 2016);Decomposes;Decomposes
Solubility
Insoluble (NIOSH, 2016);Insoluble in water, ethanol, ether and dilute mineral acids. Slightly soluble in sodium hydroxide solution;Insoluble
Appearance
fine, white, odorless, and tasteless powder
Application
1. Used as an excipient in the pharmaceutical industry to bind, dilute, or lubricate solid dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, and powders.
2. Acts as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and texture improver in food products such as baked goods, cheese, and frozen desserts.
3. Serves as a bulking agent in dietary supplements and functional foods.
4. Provides a smooth texture and improves mouthfeel in personal care products such as toothpaste and body wash.
5. Used as a binder in the production of compressed salt and mineral blocks for livestock.
pH
5-7.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20°C)
Typical Applications
Anti-caking agent, stabilizer, thickening agent
