Nomenclature
Absorbable cellulose; cellulosic acid; polyanhydroglucuronic acid; Oxycel (Parke-Davis); Hemo-Pak (J & J). Description and references
A cellulose of varied carboxyl content retaining
the fibrous structure. Prepd by oxidizing cellulose with nitrogen
dioxide: Yackel, Kenyon, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 64, 121 (1942).
Properties
The degree of oxidation is sufficiently high to
make the product sol in dil alk solns. Insol in water or acidic solns.Therapeutic Category
Hemostatic (local).
Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)
Hemostatic (local).
Keywords
Hemostatic