Methylcellulose (25 MPa.s)Product ingredient for Methylcellulose
- Name
- Methylcellulose (25 MPa.s)
- Drug Entry
- Methylcellulose
Methyl cellulose polymer consisting of numerous linked glucose molecules used as a stabiliser, thickener and emulsifier for foodstuffs and cosmetics. The Degree of Substitution (DS) of a given form of methyl cellulose is defined as the average number of substituted hydroxyl groups per glucose with a theoretical maximum of 3, however more typical values are 1.3 2.6. Methyl cellulose 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 available under a variety of trade names as a treatment for constipation. Like cellulose, it is not digestible, not toxic, and not allergenic
- Accession Number
- DBSALT001900
- Structure
- Synonyms
- Methylcellulose (25 CPS) / Methylcellulose SM-25 (25 CPS)
- UNII
- BI55GG2WLI
- CAS Number
- 9004-67-5
- External Links
- Not Available
- Predicted Properties
- Not Available