Methyl cellulose, viscosity 1600 cPs

Catalog No.	Quantity
AA4314636	500 g
AA4314622	100 g

Catalog No. AA4314636 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. 04314636

Description

CAS: 9004-67-5 | C20H38O11 | 454.513 g/mol

Thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a treatment of constipation. Methyl cellulose, as a gel, has the unique property of setting when hot and melting when cold. Methyl cellulose is used as a variable viscosity personal lubricant. Methyl cellulose is used in the manufacture of capsules in nutritional supplements. Methyl cellulose finds a major application as a performance additive in construction materials.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 9004-67-5
• Molecular Formula: C20H38O11
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 454.513
• MDL Number: MFCD00081763
• InChI Key: YLGXILFCIXHCMC-JHGZEJCSSA-N
• PubChem CID: 51063134
• IUPAC Name: (5R)-2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)-5-[(2S)-3,4,5-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxane
• SMILES: COCC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2OC)OC)OC)COC)OC)OC)OC

• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 500 g
• Merck Index: 14,6040
• Solubility Information: Readily Soluble in a water below 50°C and wide variety of solvents.
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl cellulose, Viscosity: 1600cPs

Safety and Handling

TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only