Methyl cellulose CAS 9004-67-5

CAS:9004-67-5
Molecular Formula:C20H38O11
Molecular Weight:454.50912
EINECS:232-674-9
Synonyms:adulsin; Methyl cellulose, viscosity 8000 cPs; MODIFIED CELLULOSE; MODIFIED CELLULOSE, MC; ‘TYLOSE'(R) MH 300

CAS: 9004-67-5

MF: C20H38O11

What is Methyl cellulose CAS 9004-67-5？

Methyl cellulose, also known as cellulose methyl ether, or MC(short for MethylCellulose), is a long chain substitute for cellulose. The average molecular weight of methyl cellulose is 10,000 ~ 220,000, white powder or fiber at room temperature, non-toxic, non-irritating, no allergic effect, apparent relative density 0.35 ~ 0.55(truth density 1.26 ~ 1.30). Swelling in water into a translucent viscous colloidal solution, neutral to litmus, insoluble in ethanol, ether and chloroform, soluble in glacial acetic acid. Acid, alkali, microbial, heat, light, etc., is not affected by oil and grease, but will burn when it reaches the ignition point.

Specification

Item	Specification
Melting point	290-305 °C
Density	1.01 g/cm3(Temp: 70 °C)
Form	powder
Colour	White, yellowish-white or off-white

Application

Methyl cellulose is used in mayonnaise, shortening, and some other foods. Because this product is not digested in the body, it can retain several times of water, causing satiety, and can be used in salting cookies, waffles and other curative foods. When using, wet the powder with about 1/5 of the water required, then add cold water (ice if necessary) and stir well. Methyl cellulose is used as thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, excipient, dispersant, adhesive, and hydrosol substitute for film forming agent.