Microcrystalline Cellulose

• Catalog Number: ACM9004346-8
• CAS: 9004-34-6
• 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
• Melting Point: 76-78 °C
• Flash Point: 164 °C
• Density: 1.5g/ml
• 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.
• Active Content: 95%
• pH: 5-7.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20°C)
• Physical State: Solid
• Typical Applications: Anti-caking agent, stabilizer, thickening agent