Microcrystalline Cellulose​

Cas 9004-34-6

Microcrystalline Cellulose​ Cas 9004-34-6

Chemical Properties Of Microcrystalline Cellulose​ Cas 9004-34-6

Microcrystalline cellulose, with a molecular formula (C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ and a molecular weight 324.28, that varies with degree of polymerization, is a white, odorless, and tasteless porous crystalline powder. It is insoluble in water, organic solvents, and fats, and possesses good flowability, compressibility, and disintegration properties. It is widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient, food additive, and filler in consumer chemicals.

Product Description Of Microcrystalline Cellulose​ Cas 9004-34-6

Item Specification
Melting point 76–78 °C (in solvent), decomposes at 320–350 °C
Boiling Point N/A
Density 1.5 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Bulk density 70–400 kg/m³
Refractive index n₂₀/D 1.504
Flash point 164 °C
Crystallinity ~70–80%
Solubility Insoluble in water, ethanol, diethyl ether, and most other solvents; absorbs water and swells.
Chemical stability Acid- and heat-resistant; degrades slowly under alkaline conditions.

Product Application Of Microcrystalline Cellulose​ Cas 9004-34-6

  1. Pharmaceutical Industry: Microcrystalline Cellulose is used as a tablet filler, disintegrant, and binder, serving as a core excipient in direct compression processes;
  2. Food Industry: MCC is used in dairy products, baked goods, and other foods as a dietary fiber fortifier, thickener, anti-caking agent, and fat substitute.
  3. Personal Care Industry: Used as an adsorbent in cosmetics, an abrasive in toothpaste, and a thickening and stabilizing agent in skincare products;
  4. Industrial Applications: Used as a paper-strengthening agent, a plastic filler, and a rheology modifier in coatings.
Packaging Method Of Microcrystalline Cellulose​ Cas 9004-34-6
Product packaging bags
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