Catalog Number
ACM9004324-5
Product Name
Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt, Low Viscosity - CAS 9004-32-4 - Calbiochem
Description
OtherSolid;Slightly hygroscopic white or slightly yellowish or greyish odourless and tasteless, granular or fibrous powder
Molecular Weight
263.2g/mol
Molecular Formula
The polymers contain substituted anhydroglucose units with the following general formula:; C6H7O2(OR1)(OR2)(OR3), where R1, R2, R3each may be one of the following:бкH;C8H16NaO8
Canonical SMILES
CC(=O)O.C(C(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O)O.[Na]
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H12O6.C2H4O2.Na/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8;1-2(3)4;/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2;1H3,(H,3,4);
InChI Key
DPXJVFZANSGRMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Solubility
Yields a viscous colloidal solution with water. Insoluble in ethanol
Application
Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt, Low Viscosity (CAS 9004-32-4) is a versatile, water-soluble polymer that plays a critical role across diverse industries. It appears as a white to cream-colored, free-flowing granular powder and functions primarily due to its ability to modify viscosity and stabilize emulsions. In pharmaceuticals, it's employed as a suspending agent, tablet binder, and disintegrant, offering controlled release of active ingredients. Its unique muco-adhesive properties make it invaluable in wound care, tissue adhesion prevention, and bone repair. Additionally, it's used in cosmetics and personal hygiene products for its cyto-protective qualities and stability. In the food industry, it serves as a stabilizer, and it is widely utilized in detergents, adhesives, and drilling muds, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of these products.
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
3
EC Number
618-326-2;618-378-6
Exact Mass
263.074287g/mol
MeSH Entry Terms
Aquacel;Aquaplast;Carboxymethyl Cellulose;Carboxymethylcellulose;Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium;Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium;carmellose sodium;Cellolax;Cellulose, Carboxymethyl;Cethylose;Croscarmellose Sodium;Polycell;Ruspol;Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose;Sodium, Carboxymethylcellulose;Sodium, Carmellose;Sodium, Croscarmellose
Monoisotopic Mass
263.074287g/mol