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CHEBI:754087 - methylcellulose
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:754087 |
| ChEBI Name | methylcellulose |
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| Last Modified | 29 June 2026 |
| Submitter | chembl-etl |
| Roles Classification |
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| Applications: | ophthalmology drug Any compound used for the treatment of eye conditions or eye diseases. laxative An agent that produces a soft formed stool, and relaxes and loosens the bowels, typically used over a protracted period, to relieve constipation. Compare with cathartic, which is a substance that accelerates defecation. A substances can be both a laxative and a cathartic. |
| ChEBI Ontology |
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| Outgoing Relation(s) |
| methylcellulose (CHEBI:754087) has role laxative (CHEBI:50503) |
| methylcellulose (CHEBI:754087) has role ophthalmology drug (CHEBI:66981) |
| methylcellulose (CHEBI:754087) is a organic molecular entity (CHEBI:50860) |
| Synonyms | Source |
|---|---|
| Benecel mc a15c | ChEMBL |
| E-461 | ChEMBL |
| FEMA NO. 2696 | ChEMBL |
| INS-461 | ChEMBL |
| INS NO.461 | ChEMBL |
| Methycellulose | ChEMBL |
| Brand Names | Source |
|---|---|
| Celevac | ChEMBL |
| Cellucon | ChEMBL |
| Citrucel | ChEMBL |
| Cologel | ChEMBL |
| Nilstim | ChEMBL |