Appearance: It is white, solid hygroscopic powder.
Chemical Formula: (C6H10O5)n
Usage: papers and fibers, it is chemically modified to yield substances used in the manufacture of such items as plastics, photographic films, and rayon. Other cellulose derivatives are used as adhesives, explosives, thickening agents for foods, and in moisture-proof coatings.
Cellulose constitutes the cell wall of plants. This compound was first discovered in 1838. It can be stated that cellulose is present in all agricultural wastes and is composed of 3 parts: alpha-cellulose, beta-cellulose and gamma-cellulose. These three types of cellulose can be separated using Sodium Hydroxide, 17.5% (w/v), so that beta-gamma cellulose is deposited at Sodium Hydroxide 17.5% (w/v) at a temperature of 25 ° C, and what remains is alpha-cellulose.