a-Cyclodextrin 98+% USP

Molecular Biology / MB-Carbohydrates, Glycoproteins

RT

USP Grade

α-Cyclodextrin is a 6 member dextrin ring used as an encapsulation agent for bioactive compounds and pharmaceuticals. Used as an adjuvant for hydrophobic molecule solubilisation and stabilization

Synonyms:
Cyclohexaamylose; 2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 14, 17, 19, 22, 24, 27, 29-Dodecaoxaheptacyclo[26.2.2.23, 6.28, 11.213, 16.218, 21.223, 26]dotetracontane α-cyclodextrin deriv.; Alfadex; Cavamax W 6; Cavamax W 6 Food; Celdex A 100; Cyclohexadextrin; Cyclomaltohexaose; Cyclomaltohexose; Dextrin, α-cyclo; Dexy Pearl α-100; Isoeleat K 50; NSC 269470; Ringdex A; Stereoisomer of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30-hexakis(hydroxymethyl)-2, 4, 7, 9, 12, 14, 17, 19, 22, 24, 27, 29-dodecaoxaheptacyclo[26.2.2.23, 6.28, 11.213, 16.218, 21.223, 26]dotetracontane-31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42-dodecol; α-Cycloamylose; α-Dextrin; α-Schardinger Dextrin

CAS No:
10016-20-3

Molecular Formula:
C₃₆H₆₀O₃₀

Molecular Weight:
972.90

Purity:
≥98% (HPLC)

Appearance:
White to off-white crystalline powder

Solubility (1%):
Clear solution

Optical Rotation:
[a]D20= +147-152º

Melting Point:
>267ºC (dec.) (lit)

Water (KF):
≤10%

pH (1%):
5-8

Reducing Substances (Dextrose):
≤0.2%

Residue on Ignition:
≤0.1%

Heavy Metals:
≤0.0005%

Organic Volatile Impurities:
≤0.002%

E. coli:
≤10cfu/g

Microbial Count:
≤1000cfu/g

Salmonella:
≤10cfu/g

Storage and Stability:
Maybe stored at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt.