Microcrystalline cellulose

Product Information

Description
Microcrystalline Cellulose, as a renewable and biodegradable polymer, is commmonly used as a structural material. Microcrystalline cellulose is a refined, partially depolymerized cellulose presented as a fine, white powder. As an insoluble polysaccharide, it exhibits exceptional compressibility and stability, making it highly valued in biochemical and analytical applications. Its inert nature and high surface area support its use as a carrier, excipient, and stabilizer in research formulations. Frequently employed in chromatography and sample preparation, microcrystalline cellulose enables efficient separation and purification of biomolecules.
Synonyms
Cellulose; Cellulose 248; Cellulose crystalline
Melting Point
76-78 °C
Flash Point
164°C
Density
1.04 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Solubility
Insoluble in water, ethanol, ether and dilute mineral acids. Slightly soluble in sodium hydroxide solution.
Appearance
White to almost white solid
Application
As a raw material, it forms the basis for many derivatives used in chromatography, ion exchange materials, explosives manufacturing, and pharmaceutical preparations.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials.
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.504
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Vapor Pressure
0 mm Hg (approx) (NIOSH, 2016);0 mmHg (approx);0 mmHg (approx)
Related CAS
9012-19-5 (Deleted CAS)

Computed Properties

XLogP3
-4.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
8
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
11
Rotatable Bond Count
4
Exact Mass
342.11621151 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass
342.11621151 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area
190Ų
Heavy Atom Count
23
Formal Charge
0
Complexity
382
Isotope Atom Count
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
2
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count
8
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Compound Is Canonicalized
Yes

Patents

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RU-2759517-C1 Method for obtaining pharmaceutical sulfated glycoaminoglycans from biological tissues 2021-04-02
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CN-112220745-A Magnolia officinalis polysaccharide oral liquid and preparation and application thereof 2020-09-10

Literatures

PMID Publication Date Title Journal
29458016 2018-03-25 Renal toxicological evaluations of sulphonated nanocellulose from Khaya sengalensis seed in Wistar rats Chemico-biological interactions
25735667 2015-04-30 Graphene-oxide stabilization in electrolyte solutions using hydroxyethyl cellulose for drug delivery application International journal of pharmaceutics
23178343 2013-02-01 Synthesis of peptide-cellulose conjugate mediated by a soluble cellulose derivative having β-Ala esters International journal of biological macromolecules
23044100 2013-01-02 Characterization of conducting cellulose acetate based polymer electrolytes doped with 'green' ionic mixture Carbohydrate polymers
23044136 2013-01-02 High production of cellulose degrading endo-1,4-β-D-glucanase using bagasse as a substrate from Bacillus subtilis KIBGE HAS Carbohydrate polymers
23044140 2013-01-02 Synthesis and photobiocidal properties of cationic porphyrin-grafted paper Carbohydrate polymers
23044146 2013-01-02 Morphology and thermal properties of PLA-cellulose nanofibers composites Carbohydrate polymers
23044152 2013-01-02 Carbon nanotube-incorporated multilayered cellulose acetate nanofibers for tissue engineering applications Carbohydrate polymers
22858801 2012-12-15 Preparation and application of functionalized cellulose acetate/silica composite nanofibrous membrane via electrospinning for Cr(VI) ion removal from aqueous solution Journal of environmental management
22980788 2012-12-15 Effect of heat treatment on lignification of postharvest bamboo shoots (Phyllostachys praecox f. prevernalis.) Food chemistry
The molarity calculator equation

Mass (g) = Concentration (mol/L) × Volume (L) × Molecular Weight (g/mol)

The dilution calculator equation

Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)

This equation is commonly abbreviated as: C1V1 = C2V2

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