has functional parent (1->4)-beta-D-glucan beta-D-glucan methyl cellulose (C9H16O5)n A (1->4)-beta-D-glucan compound formed by methylating cellulose through exposure to NaOH/CH3Cl. Beilstein:11200258 Beilstein:8189187 CAS:9004-67-5 CHEBI:53448 Cellulose methyl Cellulose methylate E461 KEGG:D04996 Methylcellulose Methylcellulosum Metilcelulosa cellulose methyl ether chebi_ontology methylated cellulose methylcellulose