Methyl cellulose, viscosity 1600 cPs

CAS: 9004-67-5 | C20H38O11 | 454.513 g/mol

Brand:  Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 043146.22

Product Code. 11314828

Description

Thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a treatment of constipation. Methyl cellulose, as a gel, has the unique property of setting when hot and melting when cold. Methyl cellulose is used as a variable viscosity personal lubricant. Methyl cellulose is used in the manufacture of capsules in nutritional supplements. Methyl cellulose finds a major application as a performance additive in construction materials.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 9004-67-5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.513
• InChI Key: YLGXILFCIXHCMC-JHGZEJCSSA-N
• IUPAC Name: (5R)-2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)-5-[(2S)-3,4,5-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxane

• Molecular Formula: C20H38O11
• MDL Number: MFCD00081763
• PubChem CID: 51063134
• SMILES: COCC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2OC)OC)OC)COC)OC)OC)OC

Specifications

• CAS: 9004-67-5
• Molecular Formula: C20H38O11
• Quantity: 100 g
• Solubility Information: Readily Soluble in a water below 50°C and wide variety of solvents.
• SMILES: COCC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2OC)OC)OC)COC)OC)OC)OC
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.513
• Physical Form: Powder

• Odor: Odorless
• MDL Number: MFCD00081763
• Merck Index: 14,6040
• InChI Key: YLGXILFCIXHCMC-JHGZEJCSSA-N
• IUPAC Name: (5R)-2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)-5-[(2S)-3,4,5-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxane
• PubChem CID: 51063134
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl cellulose, Viscosity: 1600cPs