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... > Carbohydrates > Polysaccharides > Glucans > Cellulose > Methylcellulose > Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Specialty Uses of Chemicals > Biomedical and Dental Materials > Polymers > Biopolymers > Glucans > Cellulose > Methylcellulose > Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
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Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium
  • Carmellose Sodium
  • Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
  • Sodium, Carmellose

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under METHYLCELLULOSE 1975-90

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