
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.
| 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. |
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