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94378

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl cellulose

viscosity 3000-5500 mPa.s, 2 % in H2O(20 °C)

Synonym(s):

Methyl cellulose

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.25

form

powder

viscosity

3000-5500 mPa.s, 2 % in H2O(20 °C)

SMILES string

[*]OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@@H]2[C@@H](CO[*])O[C@@H](O[*])[C@H](O[*])[C@H]2O[*])[C@H](O[*])[C@@H](O[*])[C@@H]1O[*]

InChI key

YLGXILFCIXHCMC-JHGZEJCSSA-N

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General description

Methyl cellulose is a gum polysaccharide containing glucose with methyl substitution.

Application

Methyl cellulose has been used:


  • in polymer solution to enhance viscosity in the formulation for dip coating
  • in growth medium to facilitate stable morphology
  • as a supplement in HMI-9 medium to increase viscosity

Biochem/physiol Actions

Methyl cellulose is known to have a molecular size that might pass through placenta. It is useful in visualizing small bowel loops through its overlaps.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

94378-500G:
94378-100G:
94378-BULK:
94378-VAR:


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