Term Name: methyl cellulose
Synonyms: Cellulose methyl, cellulose methyl ether, Cellulose methylate, E461, methylated cellulose, Methylcellulose, Methylcellulosum, Metilcelulosa
Definition: A (1->4)-beta-D-glucan compound formed by methylating cellulose through exposure to NaOH/CH3Cl.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:53448]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: beta-D-glucan
has_functional_parent: (1->4)-beta-D-glucan