CAS 9004-67-5 Methyl Cellulose - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Methyl Cellulose

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Catalog Number

ACM9004675

Product Name

Methyl Cellulose

CAS

9004-67-5

Category

Polysaccharide

Synonyms

MODIFIED CELLULOSE;MODIFIED CELLULOSE, MC;TYLOSE(R) MH 300;TYLOSE(R) MH 1000;adulsin;bagolax;bufaptomethalose;bulkaloid

Description

Methyl cellulose is a methyl ether derivative of cellulose - the main component of plant cell walls. It is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder that is soluble in cold water but insoluble in hot water. Methyl cellulose is used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier. It is also used in construction, as a binder in wall coatings and cement, and in pharmaceuticals as a substitute for gelatin in capsule formulations. In addition, methyl cellulose is used in the cosmetics industry as an ingredient in shampoos, hair conditioners, and other hair care products, as well as in personal lubricants and artificial tears.

IUPAC Name

(5R)-2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)-5-[(2S)-3,4,5-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxane

Molecular Weight

454.5g/mol

Molecular Formula

C29H54O16

Canonical SMILES

COCC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2OC)OC)OC)COC)OC)OC)OC

InChI

InChI=1S/C20H38O11/c1-21-9-11-13(23-3)15(24-4)18(27-7)20(30-11)31-14-12(10-22-2)29-19(28-8)17(26-6)16(14)25-5/h11-20H,9-10H2,1-8H3/t11?,12?,13?,14-,15?,16?,17?,18?,19?,20+/m1/s1

InChI Key

YLGXILFCIXHCMC-JHGZEJCSSA-N

Melting Point

Decomposes upon heating from 482° F to 572° F (NTP, 1992);290 to 305 °C /Film/

Density

1.39

Solubility

5 to 10 mg/mL at 63° F (NTP, 1992);Sol in cold water;Insoluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, and in water warmer that 50.5 °C; soluble in glacial acetic acid; unaffected by oils and greases.;INSOL IN HOT WATER & MOST ORGANIC SOLVENTS;INSOL IN ALCOHOL, ETHER & CHLOROFORM; SOL IN GLACIAL ACETIC ACID;SOL IN MIXTURE OF EQUAL PARTS OF ALCOHOL & CHLOROFORM; INSOL IN SATURATED SALT SOLN

Appearance

white powder or granular substance that is odorless and tasteless

Application

1. Food industry: It is used as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in various food products such as ice cream, sauces, and dressings.
2. Pharmaceutical industry: It is used as a binder, coating agent, and a thickener in various pharmaceutical formulations such as tablets, capsules, and ointments.
3. Cosmetics industry: It is used as a thickener, emulsifier, and a film-forming agent in various cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, and shampoos.
4. Construction industry: It is used as a water retention agent in cement, plaster, and tile adhesives to improve their workability and prevent shrinkage.
5. Textile industry: It is used as a sizing agent in textile production to impart stiffness and water resistance to the fabrics.
6. Paper industry: It is used as a coating agent in paper production to improve the paper's strength and durability, and to prevent ink from bleeding.

Color/Form

White granules;White fibrous powders

Complexity

496

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Exact Mass

454.241412g/mol

Features And Benefits

1. Methyl Cellulose functions as a thickening agent in cosmetics.
2. It imparts a smooth texture to the products.
3. It helps in enhancing the stability of emulsions.
4. It improves the spreadability of creams and lotions.
5. It acts as a lubricant, which makes it easier to apply cosmetics.
6. It increases the viscosity of the product, which improves the adherence to the skin.
7. It is a water-soluble polymer, making it easy to incorporate into formulations.
8. It is a non-toxic and non-irritating ingredient.

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MDL Number

MFCD00081763

MeSH Entry Terms

BFL;Celevac;Cellothyl;Cellulone;Cellulose, Methyl;Citrucel;Cologel;Dacryolarmes;Methocel;Methyl Cellulose;Methylcellulose;Muciplasma

Monoisotopic Mass

454.241412g/mol

Odor

Odorless

Other Experimental

GEL @ TEMP ABOUT 50 °C /AQ SOLN/;STABLE TO ALKALIES & DILUTE ACIDS;Presence of inorganic salts incr viscosity;Swells in water to a viscous colloidal solution. Unaffected by oils and greases. Stable up to approx. 300 °C. Stable to light; combustible. Specifications call for methoxy group content of narrow or wide ranges within 25-33%.;...nonionic and can function as a polymeric surfactant.;Forms high strength films that are clear, water-sol, and oil-and -grease resistant and have low oxygen and moisture vapor transmission rates.;Methyl celluloses have excellent water retention properties.;AVAILABLE IN VISCOSITIES RANGING FROM 10 CP-8000 CP WHEN MEASURED IN 2% SOLN @ 20 °C

Packaging

1 ton

Rotatable Bond Count

Stability

STABLE @ ROOM TEMP /AQ SOLN/

Viscosity

10-15,000 cP /2% solution/

XLogP3

-1

MSDS

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