Croscarmellose Sodium

Croscarmellose sodium is a carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) that is widely used as an additive in pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical industry; in particular, it is used in oral pharmaceutical formulations as a disintegrant for capsules, tablets and granules.
Croscarmellose sodium
Croscarmellose sodium

General Information: –

CAS No – 74811-65-7
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight – C8H16NaO8 = 263.20
Physical State – Solid
PubChem Substance ID – 6328154

Specifications: –

Appearance – White powder to crystal
Purity :  2% (w/w) – 6% (w/w).
Melting point – >90°C

Applications: –

Croscarmellose sodium is a carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) that is widely used as an additive in pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical industry; in particular, it is used in oral pharmaceutical formulations as a disintegrant for capsules, tablets and granules.