Methylcellulose vs. Carboxymethylcellulose
Methylcellulosenoun
(organic chemistry) A white powdery substance, obtained by the methylation of cellulose, that swells in contact with water to form a gel; it has many industrial applications.
Carboxymethylcellulosenoun
(organic chemistry) The product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions
