Description

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a water‑soluble polymer obtained through the alkalization and etherification of wood‑derived cellulose. As one of the most widely used and highest‑volume cellulose derivatives, CMC is non‑toxic, odorless, highly stable, and readily soluble in water. These properties make it an effective material for wound dressings, where it helps prevent infection, manage exudates, and promote wound healing.

Because the human body lacks cellulase, CMC‑based materials resist enzymatic degradation in vivo and can maintain long‑term structural stability when used as implantable biomaterials. This characteristic enables their application in postoperative anti‑adhesion barriers, particularly for preventing peritoneal adhesions and reducing the risk of intestinal obstruction following abdominal surgery.

Product Information

Product Name: Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC‑Na) 

CAS Number: 9004‑32‑4 

Chemical Formula: (C₆H₁₂O₆Na)ₙ 

Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place with the container tightly sealed.

Product Applications

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and its composite materials are widely used in tissue engineering, bone–tissue engineering, wound dressings, absorbent nonwoven fabrics, and the fabrication of biocompatible 3D scaffolds for implantable devices. Leveraging its molecular interactions and strong hydrophilicity, CMC enables controlled drug release and can be engineered to deliver therapeutic agents through various release mechanisms. By fine‑tuning the chemical structure of CMC or integrating it with other polymers and nanoparticles, CMC‑based systems can achieve tailored mechanical properties, biological functions, and drug‑delivery profiles to meet diverse biomedical application needs.

Biomedical Research and Development Raw Materials

• Poly(lactic‑co‑glycolic acid) (PLGA)
• Polycaprolactone (PCL)
• Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) | 9004‑32‑4
• Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) | 9002‑89‑5
• Gelatin | 9000‑70‑8
• Sodium Hyaluronate (HA) | 9067‑32‑7
• Sodium Alginate (Alg) | 9005-38-3
• F127 (Poloxamer 407) | 9003‑11‑6 

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