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Catalog number A17730.0E
also known as A17730-0E
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2500 g
Price (USD)/ Each
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Cellulose, microcrystalline
Catalog numberA17730.0E
Price (USD)/ Each
180.65
Online exclusive
200.00 Save 19.35 (10%)
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS9004-34-6
IUPAC Name2-{[4,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxan-3-yl]oxy}-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxane-3,4-diol
Molecular FormulaC14H26O11
InChI KeyPTHCMJGKKRQCBF-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCOC1OC(CO)C(OC2OC(CO)C(OC)C(O)C2O)C(O)C1O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetBulk DensityBulk density: 0.25-0.36 g/cc
Appearance (Color)White to pale cream
Residue on ignition≤0.1%
Degree of PolymerizationDegree of polymerization ≤350
Loss on Drying≤7.0%
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Cellulose, microcrystalline is used as an emulsifier, bulking agent in food production, extender and anti-caking agent. It is also used in vitamin supplements or tablets. It acts as an alternative to carboxymethylcellulose. It finds application in partition chromatography. Further, it is used as a thickener and stabilizer. In addition to this, it is used as an excipient in the pharmaceutical industry.
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.
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