General description
Methyl cellulose is a gum polysaccharide containing glucose with methyl substitution.
Application
Methocel® A4M has been used:
- in polymer solution to enhance viscosity in the formulation for dip coating
- in growth medium to facilitate stable morphology
- as a supplement in HMI-9 medium to increase viscosity
Biochem/physiol Actions
Methyl cellulose is known to have a molecular size that might pass through placenta. It is useful in visualizing small bowel loops through its overlaps.
Legal Information
Methocel is a registered trademark of The Dow Chemical Company or an affiliated company of Dow
- UPC:
- 51171643
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- 94378-100G
- CAS:
- 9004-67-5