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methyl cellulose

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


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FEMA 2696
CAS 9004-67-5
EINECS N/A
JECFA Food Flavoring N/A
CoE Number N/A
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Material Notes methylester of cellulose. methylcellulose is used as an emulsifying and suspending agent in cosmetics, pharmaceutics and the chemical industry. it is used therapeutically as a bulk laxative. Stabiliser, thickener and emulsifier for foodstuffs

Different kinds of methyl cellulose can be prepared depending on the number of hydroxyl groups substituted. Cellulose is a polymer consisting of numerous linked glucose molecules, each of which exposes three hydroxyl groups. The Degree of Substitution (DS) of a given form of methyl cellulose is defined as the average number of substituted hydroxyl groups per glucose. The theoretical maximum is thus a DS of 3.0, however more typical values are 1.3?2.6.; Methyl cellulose (or methylcellulose) is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold (but not in hot) water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is sold under a variety of trade names and is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a treatment of constipation. Like cellulose, it is not digestible, not toxic, and not allergenic.

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