Microcrystalline cellulose
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Product Name: Microcrystalline Cellulose
English Synonyms:Microcrystalline、Microcrystal、Cellulose powder、Cellulose
CAS No: 9004-34-6
Molecular formula:(C6H10O5)n
Solubility:Insoluble in water
Appearance:White or off-white fine crystalline powder
Microcrystalline cellulose(MCC,Microcrystalline cellulose)A purified, partially depolymerized cellulose, a white, odorless, odorless crystalline powder composed of porous particles。The main component is a linear polysaccharide with β-1,4-glucosidic linkage.
Application:
1. pharmaceutical industries
Microcrystalline cellulose is commonly used as an adsorbent, suspending agent, diluent, and disintegrant. Microcrystalline cellulose is widely used in pharmaceutical preparations, mainly used as diluent and binder in oral tablets and capsules, not only for wet granulation but also for dry direct compression. There is also a certain lubricating and disintegrating effect, which is very useful in the preparation of tablets。
2. Food Industry
In the food industry, microcrystalline cellulose, as an edible fiber and an ideal health food additive, can maintain the stability of emulsification and foam, maintain the stability of high temperature, and improve the stability of liquid. Agents, emulsifiers, dispersants, adhesives.
3. Cosmetic
Microcrystalline cellulose can be used as an ingredient in the manufacture of various cosmetics, skin treatment and care products, and cleaning detergents.