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Methyl cellulose

viscosity: 25 cP

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CAS Number:
9004-67-5
MDL number:
MFCD00081763
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
24897005
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

200

form

powder

color

white to off-white

viscosity

20-30 cP, 2 % in water(20 °C)

SMILES string

[*]OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](O[C@@H]2[C@@H](CO[*])O[C@@H](O[*])[C@H](O[*])[C@H]2O[*])[C@H](O[*])[C@@H](O[*])[C@@H]1O[*]

InChI key

YLGXILFCIXHCMC-JHGZEJCSSA-N

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General description

Methyl cellulose (MC) is a simple derivative of cellulose.

Application

Methyl cellulose has been used:
  • as a supplement for culturing multicellular spheroids of SH-SY5Y cells
  • as a supplement for culturing tumor cell spheroids
  • to generate and study the rheological behavior of aqueous mullite-albumin-methylcellulose systems

Biochem/physiol Actions

Methyl cellulose (MC) acts as a laxative and is hydrophilic. It has therapeutic effects against constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and diverticulosis due to its bulk-forming and stool softening properties. MC has the potential to treat patients with ileostomies and colostomies. It may also be used as a stabilizer and emulsifier. MC is a component of eye drops and contact lens solutions.

Other Notes

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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Methylcellulose
Kieth H.
xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference, 1-3 (2007)
Rheological behavior of aqueous mullite-albumin-methylcellulose systems
Sandoval M, et al.
Ceramics International, 43(9) (2017)
Maria Chiara Lionetti et al.
Journal of clinical medicine, 9(8) (2020-08-14)
Melanoma is one of the most aggressive and highly resistant tumors. Cell plasticity in melanoma is one of the main culprits behind its metastatic capabilities. The detailed molecular mechanisms controlling melanoma plasticity are still not completely understood. Here we combine
Methylcellulose, a cellulose derivative with original physical properties and extended applications
Nasatto P L, et al.
Polymers, 7(5), 777-803 (2015)
Eyedrops and ointments
Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs: The International Encyclopedia of Adverse Drug Reactions and Interactions, 220-221 (2016)
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