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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. polysaccharides
  3. glucans
  4. cellulose
  5. methylcellulose
  6. carboxymethylcellulose
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. polysaccharides
  3. glucans
  4. cellulose
  5. methylcellulose
  6. carboxymethylcellulose

Preferred term

carboxymethylcellulose

Type

  • Chemical

  • Product

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • avicel cellulose
  • CMC (carboxymethylcellulose)

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/22310

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