Product Details
Category
Adsorbent; Suspending Agents; Diluent for Tablets and Capsules
Molecular Formula
(C6H10O5)n n n≈220
Grade
Pharmceutical Excipients
Description
Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified, partially depolymerized cellulose that occurs as a white, odorless, tasteless, crystalline powder composed of porous particles. It is commercially available in different particle sizes and moisture grades that have different properties and applications.
Chemical Name
Cellulose PH101
Synonyms
Avicel PH 101; Celex PH101; cellulose-gel PH101; Celphere PH101; Ceolus-KG PH101; crystalline-cellulose PH101; E460 PH101; Emcocel PH101; Ethispheres PH101; Fibrocel PH101; Pharmacel PH101; Tabulose PH101; Vivapur PH101
Administration route
Oral; Topical
Dosage Form
Inhalation; Oral Capsule; Granules; Suspension; Syrup; Tablet; Topical and Vaginal
Stability and Storage Conditions
This product is a hygroscopic, but stable substance. Large quantities of storage must be placed in airtight containers in a cool and dry environment.
Source and Preparation
Microcrystalline cellulose can be obtained by controlled hydrolysis of α-cellulose with dilute mineral acid solution, and α-cellulose can be obtained from fiber pulp of cellulose-containing plants. After hydrolysis, the hydrolyzed cellulose is filtered and purified, and the water slurry is spray-dried to form dry porous particles with a wide particle size distribution.
Applications
Adsorbent; suspending agent; diluent for tablets and capsules; disintegrant for tablets. Microcrystalline cellulose PH101.is suitable for wet granulation.
Safety
This product is widely used in oral pharmaceutical preparations and food, and is a relatively non-toxic and non-irritating substance. This product is not absorbed after oral administration and has almost no potential toxicity. A large amount of use may cause mild diarrhea, and it is not difficult to use as a pharmaceutical excipient. Abuse of certain tablets containing cellulose, such as inhalation or injection administration, can lead to fibrous granulomas.
Incompatibilities
This product is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.