M0512

Methyl cellulose

viscosity: 4,000 cP

• CAS Number: 9004-67-5
• MDL number: MFCD00081763
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• PubChem Substance ID: 24896558
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: wood (pulp cellulose)
• form: powder
• color: white to off-white
• viscosity: 3,500-5,600 cP, 2 % in water(20 °C)
• solubility: water: 20 mg/mL, clear to hazy, colorless to light yellow
• storage temp.: room temp
• 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

Description

General description

Methyl cellulose is a water-soluble, non-ionic polymer with hydrophilic glucosidic bonds, derived from the polysaccharide cellulose.

Application

Methyl cellulose has been used:

• in colony forming assays
• for sperm motility assessment
• for the generation of spheroids
• in preparation of agar beads

Biochem/physiol Actions

Methyl cellulose mediates stabilization of oil, water and air mixtures, like foam, by emulsification. Methyl cellulose is used as a binder and thickener for various adhesives. It is also used as a treatment of constipation.

Other Notes

To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Polysaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves