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Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CAT: R070902) is a water-soluble cellulose derivative widely used as a thickener, stabilizer, binder, and film-forming agent across industries including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial formulations. Produced by the carboxymethylation of cellulose, it contains negatively charged carboxymethyl groups that impart excellent solubility and viscosity control in aqueous solutions. In food, it functions as an emulsifier and texture enhancer; in pharmaceuticals, it serves as a binder in tablets and a lubricant in eye drops. Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is non-toxic, biodegradable, and highly versatile, making it an essential component in formulations requiring controlled rheology, stability, and moisture retention.
| CAS Number | 9004-32-4 |
| Synonyms | Cellulose glycolic acid sodium salt |
| Molecular Formula | C2H4O3.xNa.xUnspecified |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | RT |
| Chemistry Calculators | Dilution Calculator In vivo Formulation Calculator Molarity Calculator Molecular Weight Calculator Reconstitution Calculator |
