Celulosa

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

IUPAC: Cellulose

CAS: 9004-34-6

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 10 1,0080
Carbono C 6 12,0110
Oxígeno O 5 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×10
6,2%
C
Carbono ×6
44,4%
O
Oxígeno ×5
49,3%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ 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

Seguridad

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

Propiedades

Tipo
polymer
Estado
solid
Masa molar
162,14 g/mol
Densidad
1,5000 g/cm³
Solubilidad
insoluble

También conocido como

Cellulose

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Frequently Asked Questions

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