Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a:
## Purified Cellulose
1. *Excipient*: Used in pharmaceuticals as a binder, filler, and disintegrant.
2. *Texture modifier*: Can improve tablet or capsule texture.
## Applications
1. Pharmaceuticals (oral solid dosage forms)
2. Food industry (e.g., bulking agent, texture modifier)
## Benefits
1. Inert and non-reactive
2. Improves tablet stability and disintegration
3. Widely used excipient
Sancell 102 is likely a specific brand or type of microcrystalline cellulose. MCC is valued for its versatility and effectiveness in various applications.
