Methylcellulose

CHEBI:CHEBI_53448

Definition

A (1->4)-beta-D-glucan compound formed by methylating cellulose through exposure to NaOH/CH3Cl.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
(C9H16O5)n
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • Cellulose methyl
  • cellulose methyl ether
  • Cellulose methylate
  • E461
  • methylated cellulose
  • methylcellulose
  • Methylcellulose
  • Methylcellulosum
  • Metilcelulosa

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
6873
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
KEGG:D04996
core#notation
CHEBI:53448

Additional References

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Additional Attributes

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