Cellulose

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

IUPAC: Cellulose

CAS: 9004-34-6

Übersicht

Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth, forming the structural component of plant cell walls. It is a linear polymer of glucose units linked by beta-1,4-glycosidic bonds. Humans cannot digest cellulose because we lack the enzyme cellulase.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 5 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×10
6,2%
C
Carbon ×6
44,4%
O
Oxygen ×5
49,3%

Verwendung

  • • Paper and cardboard production
  • • Cotton textiles
  • • Cellophane film
  • • Dietary fiber

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Produced at a rate of about 100 billion tonnes per year by plants globally
  • ✦ Termites can digest cellulose only because of symbiotic microorganisms in their gut

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Non-toxic
  • ⚠ Dust inhalation may irritate lungs

Eigenschaften

Typ
polymer
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
162,14 g/mol
Dichte
1,5000 g/cm³
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Auch bekannt als

Cellulose

Verwandte Verbindungen

Epoxy Resin DGEBA

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Kevlar

(C₁₄H₁₀N₂O₂)ₙ

Nylon-6,6

(C₁₂H₂₂N₂O₂)ₙ

Sodium Polyacrylate

(C₃H₃NaO₂)ₙ

Polyethylene

(C₂H₄)ₙ

Polylactic Acid

(C₃H₄O₂)ₙ

Polymethyl Methacrylate

(C₅H₈O₂)ₙ

Polyurethane

(C₃H₂NO)ₙ

Polycarbonate

(C₁₆H₁₄O₃)ₙ

Polyethylene Terephthalate

(C₁₀H₈O₄)ₙ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cellulose?
Cellulose ((C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Cellulose.
What is the molecular weight of Cellulose?
Cellulose has a molar mass of 162.141 g/mol.
What state is Cellulose at room temperature?
Cellulose is a solid at room temperature.
Is Cellulose organic or inorganic?
Cellulose is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Cellulose?
Cellulose ((C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).