Chemical database: 2. Cellulose

Cellulose ((C6H10O5)n) is a fibrous white polysaccharide, that doesn't have any taste or smell. It is not soluble in water. Cellulose is one of the most outspreaded organic substances in nature (50% of plant material (wood) is made of this substance). It is used for production of paper, in textile industry and for the production of cellophane. It is also used for production of trinitrocellulose.

Pure enough cellulose can be obtained in any store in form of cotton. In addition, normal paper for printing can be used, paper handkerchiefs, toilet paper, cloth made from cellulose, etc. For less than 1€, one can get plenty of pure cellulose in form of cotton.