Cellulose 97.0-102.0%, microcrystalline powder
Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED
Synonyms:
Microcrystallinecellulose
Cellulose is an organic compound, a polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to over ten thousand β(1→4) linked D-glucose units.
Cellulose is used as bulking agent, opacifier, anti-caking agent, extrusion aid and stabiliser for foams and emulsions. High purity cellulose powders are used for partition chromatography.
Soluble in ether, insoluble in water (Water soluble substances <12,0 mg/5 g)
Water Soluble Substances
Cellulose is an organic compound, a polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to over ten thousand β(1→4) linked D-glucose units.
Formula:
(C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁)n |
MDL Number:
MFCD00081512 CAS Number: 9004-34-6 |
Specification Test Results
Identity Test | Passes Test |
Purity | 97.0 - 102.0% |
Moisture content | <5.0% |
Particle Size +60 mesh (wt%) | <8% |
Particle Size +200 mesh (wt%) | >45% |
pH | 5 - 7 |
Residue on ignition | <0.05% |
Water Soluble Substances | <12.0 mg/5 g |
Heavy Metals | <10 ppm |
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