9004-32-4
Product Name:
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose
Formula:
C6H7O2(OH)2CH2COONa
Synonyms:
Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt, High Viscosity - CAS 9004-32-4 - Calbiochem;Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt, Low Viscosity - CAS 9004-32-4 - Calbiochem
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | White solid; Powdered form is hygroscopic; [Merck Index] White or slightly yellowish hygroscopic solid; Nearly odorless; [JECFA] Beige hygroscopic powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
|---|---|
| Chemical Classes | Biological Agents -> Polysaccharides |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 262.19 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 8 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 262.06646171 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 262.06646171 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 158 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 17 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 173 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 4 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 3 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a water-soluble natural polymer derivative used as a flocculant, chelating agent, emulsifier, thickener, water-retaining agent, sizing agent, and film-forming agent. CMC is also widely used in electronics, pesticides, leather, plastics, printing, ceramics, and daily chemicals.