Description

Inulin, Carboxymethyl Ether is a chemically modified polysaccharide derived from inulin, featuring carboxymethyl groups that impart enhanced water solubility and stability. This modification is critical for creating high-performance, biocompatible materials with superior rheological and film-forming properties. It is an essential functional ingredient for formulators in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries seeking natural, multifunctional hydrocolloids.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a tablet binder, disintegrant, and stabilizer in controlled-release drug delivery systems.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Acts as a natural thickener, emulsifier, and moisturizing agent in creams, lotions, and serums.
• Food Industry: Functions as a dietary fiber supplement, texturizer, and fat replacer in functional foods and beverages.
• Biomedical Research: Serves as a hydrogel scaffold material for tissue engineering and wound dressing applications.
• Industrial Applications: Employed as a biodegradable viscosity modifier and dispersant in various specialty chemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Inulin, Carboxymethyl Ether
CAS No.	171338-23-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Carboxymethyl Inulin; CM-Inulin; Inulin CM Ether; Inulin Carboxymethyl Ether Sodium Salt; Polyfructose Carboxymethyl Ether; Hydroxypropyl Inulin (related derivative); Inulin Derivative; Anionic Inulin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Inulin, Carboxymethyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for degree of substitution, purity, and functional performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Degree of Substitution)	Contact for details
pH (1% Solution)	5.0 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Microbiological Control	Meets standard criteria

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.