Methyl Cellulose

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Catalog Number
ACM9004675
Product Name
Methyl Cellulose
CAS
9004-67-5
Category
Polymer/Macromolecule
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.
Synonyms
MODIFIED CELLULOSE;MODIFIED CELLULOSE, MC;TYLOSE(R) MH 300;TYLOSE(R) MH 1000;adulsin;bagolax;bufaptomethalose;bulkaloid
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.
Alpha Sort
Methyl cellulose
Assay
0.999
Color/Form
White granules;White fibrous powders
Complexity
496
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Decomposition
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke & irritating fumes.
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
0
H-Bond Acceptor
11
H-Bond Donor
0
Heavy Atom Count
31
MDL Number
MFCD00081763
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
12
Stability
STABLE @ ROOM TEMP /AQ SOLN/
Viscosity
10-15,000 cP /2% solution/
XLogP3
-1
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