Description: Carboxymethyl cellulose is a cellulose derivative that is used as an emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics and eye drops.

Name: Carboxymethyl cellulose
CAS#: 9000-11-7 (free), 9004-32-4 (Na)
Chemical Formula: C8H16O8
Exact Mass: 240.08
Molecular Weight: 240.21
Elemental Analysis: C, 40.00; H, 6.71; O, 53.28

Synonym: cellulose gum; CMC; C.M.C.; carboxymethylcellulose; carboxy methyl cellulose; carboxy-methyl-cellulose; carmellose; carbose; Apergel; Almelose; thylose; Tylose;

IUPAC/Chemical Name: acetic acid compound with 2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanal (1:1)

InChi Key: VJHCJDRQFCCTHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C6H12O6.C2H4O2/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8;1-2(3)4/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2;1H3,(H,3,4)

SMILES Code: O=CC(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)CO.CC(O)=O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: To be determined

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: To be determined

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001