CAS 9004-34-6 α-Cellulose - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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α-Cellulose

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Catalog Number

ACM9004346-2

CAS Number

9004-34-6

Product Name

α-Cellulose

Structure

Category

Polysaccharide; Polymers

Description

Cellulose is an odorless, white powdery fibers. Density: 1.5 g/cm³. The biopolymer composing the cell wall of vegetable tissues. Prepared by treating cotton with an organic solvent to de-wax it and removing pectic acids by extration with a solution of sodium hydroxide. The principal fiber composing the cell wall of vegetable tissues (wood, cotton, flax, grass, etc.). Technical uses depend on the strength and flexibility of its fibers. Insoluble in water. Soluble with chemical degradation in sulfuric aicd, and in concentrated solutions of zinc chloride. Soluble in aqueous solutions of cupric ammonium hydroxide (Cu(NH₃)4(OH)2).;A white, odourless powder;Odorless, white substance.;Odorless, white substance. [Note: The principal fiber cell wall material of vegetable tissues (wood, cotton, flax, grass, etc.).]

IUPAC Name

(6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(3S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol

Molecular Weight

342.3g/mol

Molecular Formula

(C6H10O5)n;C12H22O11

Canonical SMILES

C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2O)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O

InChI

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

InChI Key

GUBGYTABKSRVRQ-WFVLMXAXSA-N

Boiling Point

Decomposes (NIOSH, 2016);Decomposes;Decomposes

Melting Point

500 to 518 °F (Decomposes) (NIOSH, 2016);500-518°F (decomposes);500-518°F (Decomposes)

Density

1.27 to 1.61 (NIOSH, 2016);1.27-1.61;1.27-1.61

Solubility

Insoluble (NIOSH, 2016);Insoluble in water, ethanol, ether and dilute mineral acids. Slightly soluble in sodium hydroxide solution;Insoluble

Application

The purpose of α-Cellulose is to serve as a versatile, natural polymer derived from the abundant cellulose found in plant structures, chiefly consisting of long-chain anhydroglucose units. This product is uniquely designed for its ability to function as a non-nutritive filler, binder, and stabilizer in a variety of applications. It is particularly valued for its dispersibility in water, forming colloidal sols and gels, which lend opacity and stability to formulations. α-Cellulose is utilized in dry applications such as tableting and food processing, as well as in formulations for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, where it helps improve the stability, texture, and consistency of products such as frozen desserts, dressings, and cosmetic gels. Its partially crystalline structure and robust molecular chains make it a reliable ingredient for enhancing product performance, while its natural origin ensures it remains a sustainable choice in industrial applications.

Complexity

382

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

232-674-9;232-674-9;618-482-1;619-425-3

Exact Mass

342.116212g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

Acid, Polyanhydroglucuronic;alpha Cellulose;alpha-Cellulose;Alphacel;Avicel;Cellulose;Heweten;Polyanhydroglucuronic Acid;Rayophane;Sulfite Cellulose

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