Product name: Microcrystalline cellulose 101/102
Synonyms:cellulose gel; crystalline cellulose; Fibrocel; Tabulose;
Chemical Name: Cellulose
CAS No:9004-34-6
Molecular Formula:(C6H10O5)n , where n ≈ 220.
Molecular Weight:≈36 000
Functional Category: Adsorbent; suspending agent; tablet and capsule diluent; tablet disintegrant.
Specifications: Pharmaceutical grade
Test item Pharmaceutical
Appearance White fine powder
Identification A Pass
Identification B(Degree of Polymerization)
≤300
Conductivity ＜75 μs/cm
Moisture % 3.0-5.0
PH 5.0-7.5
Loss on drying max 7.0%
Bulk density 0.26-0.34
Water-soluble substances max 0.24%
Heavy metal max 0.001%
Ether-soluble substances 0.05%
Residue on ignition max 0.05%
Total aerobic microbial count