Cellulose

Melinda Dang
 Cellulose is an organic compound comprised of small
glucose links.
 Cellulose is the most organic compound on Earth.
 Cellulose has no taste, is odorless, and is not soluble
in water or most organic solvents.
 Chemical Formula: C6H10O5
 Melting Point: 500-518 ° F (Decomposes)
 Water Solubility: Insoluble (NIOSH, 2003)
 Density: 1.5 g cm-3

General Information
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Cellulose was discovered in 1838 by the
French chemist named Anselme Payen.
Payen decided to isolate Cellulose from
it’s plan matter in order to determine it’s
chemical formula.
Little is known about Cellulose’s history
but researchers believe that cellulose has
existed and been in great use in Ancient
times because Cellulose is mainly derived
from wood pulp and cotton.

History
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 Cellulose is mainly used to produce cardboard or
paper.
 Cellulose is also used in textile productions of
cotton and linen.
 Cellulose can be made into cellophane which is a
thin transparent film.
 Cellulose was the base ingredient of celluloid
which was used in early film and photography
companies.
 Cellulose is also used for insulation.
 Cellulose can also be used to create highly
absorbent sponges.

Uses
One of the most famous chemical
manufacturers in the world, BASF is a
German chemical company that helps
process cellulose.
The BASF Group comprises more than 160
subsidiaries and operates more than 150
production sites in Europe, Asia, Australia,
Americas and Africa.
The BASF has set up a partnership with the
University of Alabama to help research and
process cellulose.

How it’s Made

Scientists are now studying to find a way
to make cellulose a biorenewable
resource.
Cellulose molecules are held together by
hydrogen bonds to form microfibrils and
these form cellulose fibres.
Cellulose is in any plant! So it’s
everywhere!

Surprises
 Cellulose is an organic compound with the
formula (C6H10O5)n.
 Cellulose is the structural component of the
primary cell wall of green plants.
 Cellulose is the most common organic compound
on Earth.
 For industrial use, cellulose is mainly obtained
from wood pulp and cotton.
 It is mainly used to produce cardboard and
paper.
 Discovered by French Chemist Anselme Payen.

Conclusion