Microcrystalline Cellulose CAS #9004-34-6 MCC

Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified, partially depolymerized cellulose that occurs as a white, odorless, tasteless, crystalline powder composed of porous particles. It is commercially available in different particle sizes and moisture grades that have different properties and applications.

Microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium occurs as a white or off-white odorless and tasteless hygroscopic powder containing 5–22% sodium carboxymethylcellulose. It is a water-dispersible organic hydrocolloid.

Microcrystalline Cellulose CAS #9004-34-6 MCC

Microcrystalline cellulose Basic information
Product Name: Microcrystalline cellulose
Synonyms: AVICEL PH 105(R);”AVICEL(R)”;AVICEL SF;AVIRIN;HYCIL 102 MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE;CELLULOSE DFS-O;CELLULOSE ION EXCHANGER;ALPHA-CELLULOSE
CAS: 9004-34-6
MF: (C12H20O10)n
MW: 324.28
EINECS: 232-674-9
Product Categories: CarbohydrateSerum-free Media;Companion Products and Reagents;Insect Platform;Metabolic Pathways;Metabolites and Cofactors on the Metabolic Pathways Chart;Nutritional Supplements;Carbohydrate;Cellulose;Materials Science;Natural Polymers;Polymer Science;Polymers;API;9004-34-6
Mol File: 9004-34-6.mol
Microcrystalline cellulose Structure
Microcrystalline cellulose Chemical Properties
Melting point 76-78 °C(Solv: acetone (67-64-1); chloroform (67-66-3))
density 1.5 g/cm3 (20℃)
refractive index n20/D 1.504
Fp 164 °C
storage temp. room temp
solubility Practically insoluble in water, in acetone, in anhydrous ethanol, in toluene, in dilute acids and in a 50 g/L solution of sodium hydroxide
form powder
color White or almost white
PH 5-7.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)(slurry)
Odor Odorless
Water Solubility insoluble
Merck 14,1965
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m3
OSHA: TWA 15 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3
NIOSH: TWA 10 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3; TWA 1 mg/m3
Dielectric constant 3.2(Ambient)
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey UFHFLCQGNIYNRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EPA Substance Registry System Cellulose (9004-34-6)