Carboxymethylcellulose

Preferred Label : Carboxymethylcellulose;

NCIt definition : A polymer and cellulose derivative that can be used as a viscosity modifier and thickener to stabilize emulsions. In medical products, carboxymethylcellulose is used as a lubricating agent in artificial tears and in wound dressings to improve wound healing.;

UNII : 05JZI7B19X;

CAS number : 9000-11-7;

Chemical formula : (C8H11O7)n;

Details

Origin ID

C83594;

UMLS CUI

C0007068;

See also inter- (CISMeF)
- Product containing carmellose (medicinal product) [SNOMED CT concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Carboxymethyl-cellulose [ICD-11 Extension code]
- Carmellose (substance) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Product containing carmellose (medicinal product) [SNOMED CT concept]
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- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]

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