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

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Microcrystalline Cellulose

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Catalog Number

ACM9004346-8

CAS Number

9004-34-6

Product Name

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Structure

Category

Polymers

Synonyms

Cellulose, microcrystalline

Description

Microcrystalline cellulose is a highly refined, purified form of cellulose that is processed from various plant sources, including wood pulp and cotton fibers. It is a white, odorless, tasteless powder with a uniform particle size and crystalline structure. It is also found in some personal care products, such as toothpaste and cosmetics, as a thickener and stabilizer.

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

(C12H20O10)n

Canonical SMILES

C(C1[C@H](C(C(C(O1)O)O)O)O[C@H]2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)O)O)O)O

InChI

GUBGYTABKSRVRQ-WFVLMXAXSA-N

InChI Key

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

Boiling Point

Decomposes (NIOSH, 2016);Decomposes;Decomposes

Melting Point

76-78 °C

Flash Point

164 °C

Density

1.5g/ml

Solubility

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

Appearance

fine, white, odorless, and tasteless powder

Application

1. Used as an excipient in the pharmaceutical industry to bind, dilute, or lubricate solid dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, and powders.
2. Acts as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and texture improver in food products such as baked goods, cheese, and frozen desserts.
3. Serves as a bulking agent in dietary supplements and functional foods.
4. Provides a smooth texture and improves mouthfeel in personal care products such as toothpaste and body wash.
5. Used as a binder in the production of compressed salt and mineral blocks for livestock.

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

Features And Benefits

1. Absorbs excess moisture
2. Enhances product texture
3. Acts as a stabilizer
4. Provides thickening properties
5. Improves skin feel and spreadability of products

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

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

Monoisotopic Mass

342.116212g/mol

5-7.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20°C)

Rotatable Bond Count

RTECS Number

FJ5691460

Vapor Pressure

0 mm Hg (approx) (NIOSH, 2016);0 mmHg (approx);0 mmHg (approx)