- Chemical Name:Cellulose, Microcrystalline
- CAS Number:9004-34-6
- Functions:Filler, Anti-Caking Agent, Stabilizer, Diluent, Bulking Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Texturizing Agent, Binder
- Dosage Form:Tablets, Capsules
- Certifications & Compliance:National Formulary (NF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.)
- Synonyms:Crystalline cellulose, Micro Fibril Cellulose, Pyrocellulose
Microcrystalline Cellulose is purified, partially depolymerized cellulose prepared by treating alpha cellulose, obtained as a pulp from fibrous plant material, with mineral acids.