Methyl cellulose
SIGMA/94378 - viscosity 3000-5500 mPa.s, 2 % in H2O(20 °C)
Synonym: Methyl cellulose
CAS Number: 9004-67-5
MDL Number: MFCD00081763
Product Type: Chemical
| form | powder |
| InChI key | YLGXILFCIXHCMC-JHGZEJCSSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [*]OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@@H |
| viscosity | 3000-5500 mPa.s, 2 % in H2O(20 °C) |
| Application: | Methyl cellulose has been used: • in polymer solution to enhance viscosity in the formulation for dip coating • in growth medium to facilitate stable morphology • as a supplement in HMI-9 medium to increase viscosity |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Methyl cellulose is known to have a molecular size that might pass through placenta. It is useful in visualizing small bowel loops through its overlaps. |
| General description: | Methyl cellulose is a gum polysaccharide containing glucose with methyl substitution. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |

