SHEET /m/carboxymethyl-cellulose · PubChem CID 24748 · REV 2026.07
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Carboxymethyl cellulose
from sourceC8H16O8 · 240.21 g/mol
CMC · cellulose gum · CM-Cellulose
What is Carboxymethyl cellulose?
The thickener that stops ice cream growing crystals and keeps toothpaste from separating. It is cellulose made water-soluble. from source
CategoryFood & flavor
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
SMILES
CC(=O)O.C(C(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O)OKeep roaming
Where Carboxymethyl cellulose leads
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Gluconic acid50% similarBoth carry an alcohol and a carboxylic acid group.Sorbitol48% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.Mannitol48% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.Calcium gluconate47% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.Xylitol42% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.Fructose40% similarBoth carry an alcohol group.