Methyl cellulose
SIGMA/M0512 - viscosity: 4,000 cP
CAS Number: 9004-67-5
MDL Number: MFCD00081763
Product Type: Chemical
| biological source | wood (pulp cellulose) |
| color | white to off-white |
| form | powder |
| InChI key | YLGXILFCIXHCMC-JHGZEJCSSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [*]OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@@H |
| solubility | water: 20 mg/mL, clear to hazy, colorless to light yellow |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| viscosity | 3,500-5,600 cP, 2 % in water(20 °C) |
| Application: | Methyl cellulose has been used: • in colony forming assays • for sperm motility assessment • for the generation of spheroids • in preparation of agar beads |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Methyl cellulose mediates stabilization of oil, water and air mixtures, like foam, by emulsification. Methyl cellulose is used as a binder and thickener for various adhesives. It is also used as a treatment of constipation. |
| General description: | Methyl cellulose is a water-soluble, non-ionic polymer with hydrophilic glucosidic bonds, derived from the polysaccharide cellulose. |
| Other Notes: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Polysaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly drum |
| Packaging: | 100, 250, 500 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |

