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Carbohydrates > Polysaccharides > Glucans > Cellulose > Methylcellulose
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Specialty Uses of Chemicals > Biomedical and Dental Materials > Polymers > Biopolymers > Glucans > Cellulose > Methylcellulose
... > Technology, Industry, and Agriculture > Manufactured Materials > Biomedical and Dental Materials > Polymers > Biopolymers > Glucans > Cellulose > Methylcellulose
... > Macromolecular Substances > Polymers > Biopolymers > Glucans > Cellulose > Methylcellulose

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Methylcellulose  

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Entry terms

  • Cellulose, Methyl
  • Methyl Cellulose

Note

  • used in pharm & cosmetic indust; also a cathartic

Scope note

  • Methylester of cellulose. Methylcellulose is used as an emulsifying and suspending agent in cosmetics, pharmaceutics and the chemical industry. It is used therapeutically as a bulk laxative.

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