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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > carbohydrates > polysaccharides > glucans > cellulose > methylcellulose > carboxymethylcellulose
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > carbohydrates > polysaccharides > glucans > cellulose > methylcellulose > carboxymethylcellulose
Preferred Term:

carboxymethylcellulose

Definition:
A cellulose derivative which is a beta-(1,4)-D-glucopyranose polymer. It is used as a bulk laxative and as an emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and as a stabilizer for reagents.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
methylcellulose
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • avicel cellulose
  • CMC (carboxymethylcellulose)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/22310
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